Passed House. Latest step, May 15, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The House passed it 229–193.All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 2 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.
How this bill changes the law
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H.R. 2243 would change 2 sections of existing law, and would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (May 15, 2025).
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H.R. 2243Bill
Sec. 2(1)Conforming the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 19901 change
Sec. 2(2)Conforming the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 19901 change
Sec. 2(3)Conforming the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 19901 change
Sec. 4(1)Permitting qualified current and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in certain Federal facilities3 changes
Sec. 4(2)Permitting qualified current and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in certain Federal facilities1 change
Sec. 3Making improvements to the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Actnew law
…or (vii) that is unloaded and is possessed by an individual while traversing school premises for the purpose of gaining access to public or private lands open to hunting, if the entry on school premises is authorized by school authorities.
The bill says: by striking "or" at the end of clause (vi);
…or (vii) that is unloaded and is possessed by an individual while traversing school premises for the purpose of gaining access to public or private lands open to hunting, if the entry on school premises is authorized by school authorities.; or
The bill says: by striking the period at the end of clause (vii) and inserting "; or"; and
(2) the possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon by a Federal official or a member of the Armed Forces if such possession is authorized by law; or
The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "or" at the end;
(4) the possession of a firearm or ammunition in a Facility Security Level I or II civilian public access facility by a qualified law enforcement officer (as defined in section 926B(c)) or a qualified retired law enforcement officer (as defined in section 926C(c)).
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
(4) The term Facility Security Level means a security risk assessment level assigned to a Federal facility by the security agency of the facility in accordance with the biannually issued Interagency Security Committee Standard.(5) The term civilian public access facility means a facility open to the general public.
The bill says: in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following:
From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.
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LEOSA Reform Act of 2025
This bill broadens the authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines.
Specifically, the bill allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones; in national parks; on state, local, or private property that is open to the public; and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public.
Further, the bill permits states to reduce the frequency with which retired law enforcement officers must meet certain qualification standards.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 21, 2025).
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What has happened
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May 15, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
May 14, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
May 14, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
May 14, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
May 14, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)House floor actions
May 14, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2243, the Chair put the question passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
May 14, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
May 14, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2243.House floor actions
May 14, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.House floor actions
May 14, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2024-2027)House floor actions
May 13, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 405 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.House floor actions
Apr 28, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.House floor actions
Apr 28, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.House floor actions
Apr 28, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.Library of Congress
Mar 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.House committee actions
Mar 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
Mar 21, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
Mar 21, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
Mar 21, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress