H.R. 2940 · 115th Congress
Congressional Self-Defense Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mo Brooks
- Introduced
- 2017-06-20
- Latest action
- 2017-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Congressional Self-Defense Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a Member of Congress who is carrying a valid Member identification document and who is not otherwise prohibited from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm to carry a concealed firearm for any lawful purpose: (1) in the U.S. Capitol only as authorized by regulations issued by the Capitol Police Board; and (2) anywhere else in the United States, except where the U.S. Secret Service is protecting the President or Vice President and prohibiting the possession of a firearm.