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Introduced
05/27/2022
05/27/2022
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 to permit qualified law enforcement officers, qualified retired law enforcement officers, and persons not prohibited by State law from carrying a concealed firearm to carry a firearm, and to discharge a firearm in defense of self or others, in a school zone.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protect Against School Shootings Act (PASS Act), seeks to amend the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 to allow qualified law enforcement officers, qualified retired law enforcement officers, and persons not prohibited by state law from carrying a concealed firearm to carry and use a firearm for self-defense or defense of others within a school zone. The key provisions of the bill are to add these exceptions to the existing restrictions on firearms in school zones, enabling certain individuals to legally possess and discharge firearms in schools for protective purposes.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7908/all-info | 05/28/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7908/BILLS-117hr7908ih.pdf | 06/08/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7908/BILLS-117hr7908ih.pdf.pdf | 06/08/2022 |
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