United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2940 (115th)
Congressional Self-Defense Act
Introduced
20 June 2017
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Summary
Congressional Self-Defense Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a Member of Congress who is carrying a valid Member identification document and who is not otherwise prohibited from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm to carry a concealed firearm for any lawful purpose: (1) in the U.S. Capitol only as authorized by regulations issued by the Capitol Police Board; and (2) anywhere else in the United States, except where the U.S. Secret Service is protecting the President or Vice President and prohibiting the possession of a firearm.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 20 June 2017
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 20 June 2017
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 20 June 2017
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2940
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hr/2940