Bills · 119th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

LEOSA Reform Act

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Passage · 5/14/25PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic14 Yea · 193 Nay · 6 Not voting
  • Republican214 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

LEOSA Reform Act of 2025

This bill broadens the authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines.

Specifically, the bill allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones; in national parks; on state, local, or private property that is open to the public; and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public.

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Sponsor
Rep. Don Bacon ( Republican · NE-2)
Cosponsors
18
Introduced
3/21/25
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Status
3/21/25Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
3/21/25Introduced in House
3/25/25Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
3/25/25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
4/28/25Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
4/28/25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.
5/13/25Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 405 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
5/14/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5/14/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)
5/14/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)
5/14/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)
5/14/25POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2243, the Chair put the question passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
5/14/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5/14/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2243.
5/14/25Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
5/14/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2024-2027)
5/15/25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.