119th Congress
H.R. 2243
LEOSA Reform Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Don Bacon(R-NE)
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2025
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary; Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (18)
Original cosponsors (10)
- Brad Finstad (R-MN)
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (R-TN)
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Mark E. Amodei (R-NV)
- Michael Guest (R-MS)
- Mike Flood (R-NE)
- Pat Fallon (R-TX)
- Pete Stauber (R-MN)
- Roger Williams (R-TX)
Added later (8)
- Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) · Mar 24, 2025
- G000590 · Mar 24, 2025
- Adrian Smith (R-NE) · Mar 25, 2025
- John H. Rutherford (R-FL) · Mar 25, 2025
- Rudy Yakym III (R-IN) · Mar 31, 2025
- Thomas P. Tiffany (R-WI) · Mar 31, 2025
- Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) · Apr 7, 2025
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ) · Apr 10, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Further, the bill permits states to reduce the frequency with which retired law enforcement officers must meet certain qualification standards.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 House #128 | On Passage: LEOSA Reform Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- May 15, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. - May 14, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - May 14, 2025 · 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) - May 14, 2025 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032) - May 14, 2025 · House
POSTPONED 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. - May 14, 2025 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - May 14, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2243. - May 14, 2025 · 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. - May 14, 2025 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2024-2027) - May 13, 2025 · House
Rules 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. - Apr 28, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58. - Apr 28, 2025 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81. - Mar 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11. - Mar 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Mar 21, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. - Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House