Congressional Self-Defense Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 20, 2017)
This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a Member of Congress who is carrying a valid Member identification document and who is not otherwise prohibited from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm to carry a concealed firearm for any lawful purpose: (1) in the U.S. Capitol only as authorized by regulations issued by the Capitol Police Board; and (2) anywhere else in the United States, except where the U.S. Secret Service is protecting the President or Vice President and prohibiting the possession of a firearm.
What just happenedJul 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 20, 2017
- Jul 10, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jun 20, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 20, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 20, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House