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Proposed Federal Firearm Legislation HB2477

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Protect Against School Shootings Act PASS Act

Subject: Crime and law enforcement

Description: To amend the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 to permit qualified law enforcement officers, qualified retired law enforcement officers, and persons not prohibited by State law from carrying a concealed firearm to carry a firearm, and to discharge a firearm in defense of self or others, in a school zone.

Session: 118th Congress

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Last Action Date: April 3, 2023

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2477/all-info

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Randy Weber (R); Andy Biggs (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 0% (2 of 435)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Apr 3, 2023 Introduced in House
House Apr 3, 2023 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Texts
Type Date Federal Link Text
Introduced Apr 13 2023 federal link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Committee

Chamber: H

Committee Name: Judiciary

Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

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