H.R. 5713 · 116th Congress
Safe Bases Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- W. Steube
- Introduced
- 2020-01-29
- Latest action
- 2020-01-29 · Introduced in House
Summary
Safe Bases Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Defense (DOD) to allow a service member to carry a concealed firearm while on any military installation. DOD must establish a single authority within the department to issue permits for this purpose. To be eligible for a permit, the service member must be on active duty and must not be prohibited under federal law from purchasing, owning, or possessing a firearm.