To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed handgun anywhere in the United States, with exceptions.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 20, 2017)
This bill allows a Member of Congress to carry a concealed handgun for any lawful purpose anywhere in the United States, except on the grounds of the White House, wherever the U.S. Secret Service is prohibiting the possession of a firearm, or on an air carrier (unless the Member has successfully completed the federal flight deck officer training program), provided that such Member:
- is carrying the photographic identification issued by a chamber of Congress that identifies him or her as a Member;
- has been issued a license or permit to carry a concealed handgun by a state or the United States Capitol Police; and
- is not otherwise prohibited under federal law from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm.
The Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police is authorized to issue such a license or permit.
The Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account and the House of Representatives' Members' Representational Allowance may be used to pay for a a Member's participation in the federal flight deck officer training program, which the Department of Homeland Security must make available.
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 28, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee - Jun 20, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Homeland Security Committee - Jun 20, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee on House Administration - Jun 20, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 20, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 20, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House