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Introduced
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To allow certain qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm to protect children in a school zone.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Police Officers Protecting Children Act, amends existing federal law to allow qualified current and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones under specific conditions. Currently, there are strict prohibitions on bringing firearms into school zones, but this bill creates exceptions for active and retired police officers who are legally authorized to carry concealed weapons. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 922(q) of Title 18 in the United States Code to permit: (1) qualified law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in a school zone, provided the firearm remains hidden, and (2) qualified retired law enforcement officers to do the same, also with the requirement that the firearm be concealed. The purpose of the bill appears to be enhancing school safety by allowing trained law enforcement personnel, both current and retired, to potentially respond to threats within school environments. The bill does not broadly expand gun access but specifically targets law enforcement professionals who have already been vetted and trained in firearm use and safety protocols.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Randy Weber (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Abraham Hamadeh (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
August Pfluger (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 04/30/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3129/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3129/BILLS-119hr3129ih.pdf |
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