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H.R. 2255 · 119th Congress

Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025

Passed HouseCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedMar 21, 2025
Passed HouseMay 15, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, May 19, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The House passed it 234–182. In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn did not vote. It would change 0 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. 2255 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (May 19, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Purchase of retired firearms by Federal law enforcement officers
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act

    This bill directs the General Services Administration to establish a program under which a federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired firearm from the agency that issued the firearm to the officer.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 21, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. May 19, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
    2. May 15, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. May 15, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 130). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2067) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. May 15, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 130). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2067) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. May 15, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2077-2078)House floor actions
    6. May 15, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2255, the Chair put the question on 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
    7. May 15, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    8. May 15, 2025DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 2255.House floor actions
    9. May 15, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2255.House floor actions
    10. May 15, 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
    11. May 15, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2067-2071)House floor actions
    12. May 14, 2025Rule H. Res. 405 passed House.House floor actions
    13. 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
    14. Apr 28, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 57.House floor actions
    15. Apr 28, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-80.House floor actions
    16. Apr 28, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-80.Library of Congress
    17. Mar 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.House committee actions
    18. Mar 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    19. Mar 21, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
    20. Mar 21, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    21. Mar 21, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. May 15, 2025 · HousePassed 234–182
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn did not vote
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 214 yes, 0 noD 20 yes, 182 noEach member · Record