HR4788Referred to Committee

To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-29
Introduced
45
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Andrew S. Clyde
Andrew S. Clyde
Republican · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 90.3% (546 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (45)

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2025-07-29

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Plain-English Summary

Members of Congress who have a valid concealed carry permit from their home state would be allowed to carry concealed firearms in Washington, D.C., regardless of D.C.'s own gun laws. The bill would essentially override D.C.'s stricter firearms regulations for this specific group of federal lawmakers. This would affect how Members of Congress can carry weapons while working in the nation's capital.

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