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119th Congress · H.R. 2243 · Passed Origin

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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LEOSA Reform Act
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 52 (Friday, March 21, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BACON:H.R. 2243.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 3[Page H1189]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] · [R-NE-2] · B001298
    Rep-NE-2 current · 5 terms · @RepDonBacon · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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current
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Don Bacon
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Don
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Bacon
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1963-08-16
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M

Current term (5 total)

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NE
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2
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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https://bacon.house.gov
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2104 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2702
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2104 Rayburn House Office Building
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202-225-4155
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (6)

  • Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology (house) · house · rank 3
  • Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation (house) · house · Chairman · rank 1
  • House Committee on Agriculture (house) · house · rank 8 · site
  • House Committee on Armed Services (house) · house · rank 10 · site
  • Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry (house) · house · rank 5
  • Strategic Forces (house) · house · rank 5

Social media

District offices (2)

  • 13906 Gold Circle, Suite 101, Omaha, NE, 68144 · 402-938-0300 · fax 402-763-4947 · 41.23509809999999,-96.1296555
  • 543 Linden Street, Wahoo, NE, 68066 · 402-607-0077 · 41.210636,-96.6189117

Other names (0)

none

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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BACON, DONALD J
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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NE
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02
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C
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2015-04-01
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2024-11-13
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2024-11-13
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null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$1,502,945.80
total_disbursements
$1,268,156.88
cash_on_hand_end_period
$433,222.55
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (18)

  • Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] · [D-TX-28] · C001063 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21 · original
    Dem-TX-28 current · 11 terms · @RepCuellar · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] · [R-NE-1] · F000474 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21 · original
    Rep-NE-1 current · 3 terms · @USRepMikeFlood · 1 district office
  • Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] · [R-NV-2] · A000369 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21 · original
    Rep-NV-2 current · 8 terms · @MarkAmodeiNV2 · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] · [R-TX-25] · W000816 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21 · original
    Rep-TX-25 current · 7 terms · @RepRWilliams · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] · [R-MN-8] · S001212 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21 · original
    Rep-MN-8 current · 4 terms · @RepPeteStauber · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] · [R-MN-1] · F000475 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21 · original
    Rep-MN-1 current · 3 terms · @RepFinstad · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] · [R-TN-3] · F000459 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21 · original
    Rep-TN-3 current · 8 terms · @RepChuck · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] · [R-MS-3] · G000591 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21 · original
    Rep-MS-3 current · 4 terms · @RepMichaelGuest · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · [R-GA-1] · C001103 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21 · original
    Rep-GA-1 current · 6 terms · @RepBuddyCarter · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] · [R-TX-4] · F000246 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21 · original
    Rep-TX-4 current · 3 terms · @RepPatFallon · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] · [R-TN-7] · G000590 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24
    Rep-TN-7 current · 4 terms
  • Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] · [R-TX-24] · V000134 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24
    Rep-TX-24 current · 3 terms · @RepBethVanDuyne · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] · [R-FL-5] · R000609 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-25
    Rep-FL-5 current · 5 terms · @RepRutherfordFL · 1 district office
  • Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] · [R-NE-3] · S001172 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-25
    Rep-NE-3 current · 10 terms · @RepAdrianSmith · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] · [R-IN-2] · Y000067 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31
    Rep-IN-2 current · 3 terms · @RepRudyYakym · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] · [R-WI-7] · T000165 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-31
    Rep-WI-7 current · 4 terms · @RepTiffany · 1 district office
  • Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] · [R-MN-7] · F000470 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-07
    Rep-MN-7 current · 3 terms · @RepFischbach · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] · [R-NJ-2] · V000133 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-10
    Rep-NJ-2 current · 4 terms · @Congressman_JVD · 1 district office

Committees (2)

  • Judiciary Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-05-15T15:37:17ZReferred To
  • Judiciary Committee [House Standing]
    2025-04-28T16:36:05ZReported By
    2025-03-25T16:34:09ZMarkup By
    2025-03-21T20:00:50ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (19)

  • 2025-05-15IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-05-14 17:29:07FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-05-14 17:29:05FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)
    VoteHouse roll 128 — source
  • 2025-05-14 17:29:05Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)
    VoteHouse roll 128 — source
  • 2025-05-14 17:01:07FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)
  • 2025-05-14 14:44:26FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2243, the Chair put the question passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • 2025-05-14 14:43:48FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2025-05-14 14:16:55FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2243.
  • 2025-05-14 14:16:34FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
  • 2025-05-14 14:16:29FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2024-2027)
  • 2025-05-13 18:20:04FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 405 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
  • 2025-04-28CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
  • 2025-04-28CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.
  • 2025-04-28Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.
  • 2025-03-25Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
  • 2025-03-25Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-03-21IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-03-21IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-03-21IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-11T03:38:23Z
    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.
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-05-17T02:53:20Z
    LEOSA Reform Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-05-16T03:23:18Z
    LEOSA Reform Act
  • Display Title2025-04-29T06:08:18Z
    LEOSA Reform Act
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-04-29T06:08:17Z
    LEOSA Reform Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-03-27T01:53:18Z
    LEOSA Reform Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-03-27T01:48:22Z
    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.

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Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summaries

00 · 2025-03-21 · Introduced in House

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.

Related bills

  • HRES 405 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2240) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2255) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2025-05-14 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)

Amendments (1)

  • HAMDT 19 (119)
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 405, the respective amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in each bill is considered adopted.
    Submitted 2025-05-14T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: House of Representatives
    Amends: HR 2243 (119)
    Latest: 2025-05-14 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
    Sponsors
    • null

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-81

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null

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2025-05-15
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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