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LEOSA Reform Act
5/27/2025, 2:12 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2243
Bill 119 hr 2243, also known as the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act Improvement Act, aims to make changes to the existing Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) and provisions related to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers. The bill seeks to enhance the safety and security of law enforcement officers by expanding their ability to carry concealed weapons across state lines.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of LEOSA to include federal law enforcement officers, allowing them to carry concealed weapons in any state, regardless of state laws. This provision aims to ensure that federal law enforcement officers are able to protect themselves and others while on duty, even when traveling across state lines.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the process for law enforcement officers to obtain concealed carry permits and to ensure that these permits are recognized and honored in all states. This is intended to reduce the administrative burden on law enforcement officers and to ensure that they are able to carry their weapons without facing legal challenges or restrictions. Overall, the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act Improvement Act seeks to strengthen the safety and security of law enforcement officers by expanding their ability to carry concealed weapons and by ensuring that their permits are recognized and honored across state lines. The bill aims to provide law enforcement officers with the tools they need to effectively carry out their duties and to protect themselves and others in the line of duty.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of LEOSA to include federal law enforcement officers, allowing them to carry concealed weapons in any state, regardless of state laws. This provision aims to ensure that federal law enforcement officers are able to protect themselves and others while on duty, even when traveling across state lines.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the process for law enforcement officers to obtain concealed carry permits and to ensure that these permits are recognized and honored in all states. This is intended to reduce the administrative burden on law enforcement officers and to ensure that they are able to carry their weapons without facing legal challenges or restrictions. Overall, the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act Improvement Act seeks to strengthen the safety and security of law enforcement officers by expanding their ability to carry concealed weapons and by ensuring that their permits are recognized and honored across state lines. The bill aims to provide law enforcement officers with the tools they need to effectively carry out their duties and to protect themselves and others in the line of duty.
Congressional Summary of HR 2243
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2243
Bill HR 2243 is currently in the status of Passed in House since May 14, 2025. Bill HR 2243 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2243's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 15, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2243
Total Number of Sponsors
17Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
17Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
70Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
65Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2243
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2243
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.
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.
Comments
Coraline Buckley
42,543
1 year ago
Not sure how this bill will impact me, but I'm all for improving safety for law enforcement officers. #HR2243 #LawEnforcementSafety
Jalen Ford
42,428
11 months ago
This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess with my rights as a citizen!
Coraline Buckley
42,543
11 months ago
I think this bill is good because it helps law enforcement officers. It gives them more rights when they are off duty. It also helps them protect themselves and others. I think it's important to support our police officers. This bill will make a difference for them. #LEOSAReformAct #SupportLawEnforcement Who is affected by this bill: Law enforcement officers.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2243
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