HR9719Referred to Committee

To authorize possession of a firearm in certain units and facilities of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-16
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Rudy Yakym III
Rudy Yakym III
Republican · IN · Representative
Votes with party: 99.2% (608 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-16

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would allow certain federal employees and authorized individuals to carry firearms in specific federal buildings and facilities where it is currently prohibited. This would primarily affect security personnel, law enforcement officers, and potentially other federal workers in designated locations who need firearms to perform their duties. The bill has been sent to the House Judiciary Committee for review and consideration.

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