Bill118th CongressFiled Apr 3, 2023Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 2477
PASS Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 3, 2023)
Protect Against School Shootings Act or the PASS Act
This bill broadens the authority for certain individuals to carry concealed firearms in a school zone.
Specifically, the bill exempts the following categories of individuals from the federal prohibition on possessing (or discharging) a firearm in a school zone:
- certain active and retired law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry concealed firearms under federal law, and
- individuals who are allowed to carry concealed firearms under the law of a state.
What just happenedApr 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14](R-TX)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
1cosponsors1committees3actions2related bills
- Introduced in HouseApr 3, 2023
- Apr 3, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Apr 3, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House