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The House passed the LEOSA Reform Act, which allows current and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in more locations, such as school zones and federal lands. The bill passed 229-193, largely along party lines, and now moves to the Senate.
This vote was on the final passage of H.R. 2243, known as the LEOSA Reform Act. The bill expands the rights of current and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines. Specifically, it allows these individuals to carry in areas that are often restricted, including school zones, national parks, and certain federal buildings. It also clarifies that these federal carry rights override many state, local, or private property rules that would otherwise prohibit firearms on public transportation. In the House of Representatives, a 'Passage' vote is the final step for a bill before it is sent to the other chamber of Congress. This simple majority vote determines whether the House officially approves of the bill's language. Because the 'yes' votes outnumbered the 'no' votes, the bill successfully passed this stage of the legislative process. The outcome reflects a strong partisan divide. Republicans supported the measure as a way to enhance public safety by ensuring trained professionals can carry firearms in more places. Most Democrats opposed it, raising concerns about federal overreach into local 'gun-free' zones. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
The bill was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. The bill shifts the balance between federal firearms standards for law enforcement and local control over sensitive locations like schools and public transit.
Who’s affected. Current and retired law enforcement: Gain the ability to carry concealed weapons in more locations and across state lines with fewer legal hurdles. · Local and state governments: Would be unable to enforce certain 'gun-free' zone laws against qualified out-of-state officers. · Public transit users: May experience a higher presence of concealed weapons on trains, buses, and ferries used by off-duty or retired officers.
Democrats. A large majority of Democrats (193) voted against the bill, though 14 members crossed party lines to vote 'yes'.
Republicans. Republicans were unified in their support, with all 214 present members voting 'yes'.
On Passage
May 14, 2025
The House passed the LEOSA Reform Act, which allows current and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in more locations, such as school zones and federal lands.
The bill passed 229-193, largely along party lines, and now moves to the Senate.
This was a final vote to decide whether the House of Representatives should approve the bill and send it to the Senate. It required a simple majority of the members present and voting to pass.
The bill was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill shifts the balance between federal firearms standards for law enforcement and local control over sensitive locations like schools and public transit.
The vote followed a strict party-line pattern, with Republicans voting unanimously in favor and nearly all Democrats voting against.
A large majority of Democrats (193) voted against the bill, though 14 members crossed party lines to vote 'yes'.
Republicans were unified in their support, with all 214 present members voting 'yes'.
The single independent member present voted in favor of the bill.