H.R. 2243 Passed the House Crime and Law Enforcement

LEOSA Reform Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] Introduced March 21, 2025 Cosponsors 18 (17 R, 1 D) Latest action May 15, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. May 15, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. May 14, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. May 14, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)
  4. May 14, 2025 Passed/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. May 14, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)
  6. May 14, 2025 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.
  7. May 14, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. May 14, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2243.
  9. May 14, 2025 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.
  10. May 14, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2024-2027)
  11. May 13, 2025 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.
  12. Apr 28, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.

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