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US HR4788
US HR4788To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
07/29/2025
07/29/2025
In Committee
07/29/2025
07/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the District of Columbia (D.C.) to allow Members of Congress to carry concealed firearms within the district, provided they meet specific conditions. Under the proposed legislation, a Member of Congress can carry a concealed firearm in D.C. if they: (1) are not legally prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law, (2) have a valid concealed carry license from their home state or are otherwise legally entitled to carry a concealed firearm in their state of residence, and (3) possess a valid photo identification document. The bill amends existing D.C. law by adding a new subsection that explicitly exempts Members of Congress from local firearm restrictions, defining a "Member of Congress" as a Senator, Representative, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment, effectively creating a special exemption to D.C.'s existing concealed carry regulations for federal legislators. This bill aims to ensure that Members of Congress can carry concealed firearms in the District of Columbia under the same conditions they would be permitted to do so in their home states.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (46)
Andrew Clyde (R)*,
Mark Amodei (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Eric Burlison (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Warren Davidson (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Troy Downing (R),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Kevin Hern (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
John McGuire (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Cory Mills (R),
Riley Moore (R),
Nathaniel Moran (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Chip Roy (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
Keith Self (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Marlin Stutzman (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Tony Wied (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (on 07/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4788/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4788/BILLS-119hr4788ih.pdf |
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