H.R. 391 · 118th Congress
Safe Bases Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- W. Steube
- Introduced
- 2023-01-17
- Latest action
- 2023-01-17 · Introduced in House
Summary
Safe Bases Act of 2023
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.