HR2477-118

Introduced

To amend the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 to permit qualified law enforcement officers, qualified retired law enforcement officers, and persons not prohibited by State law from carrying a concealed firearm to carry a firearm, and to discharge a firearm in defense of self or others, in a school zone.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 3, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 to permit qualified law enforcement officers, qualified retired law enforcement officers, and persons not prohibited by State law from carrying a concealed firearm to carry a firearm, and to discharge a firearm in defense of self or others, in a school zone. The main policy areas are Education, National Security, and Criminal Justice.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 to permit qualified law enforcement officers, qualified retired law enforcement officers, and persons not prohibited by State law from carrying a concealed firearm to carry a firearm, and to discharge a firearm in defense of self or others, in a school zone.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Amends the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 to permit qualified law enforcement officers, qualified retired law enforcement officers, and persons not prohibited by State law from carrying a concealed firearm to carry a firearm, and to discharge a firearm in defense of self or others, in a school zone.

Key Policy Areas

Education, National Security, Criminal Justice

Primary Purpose

Amends the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 to permit qualified law enforcement officers, qualified retired law enforcement officers, and persons not prohibited by State law from carrying a concealed firearm to carry a firearm, and to discharge a firearm in defense of self or others, in a school zone.

Policy Domains

Education National Security Criminal Justice

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 3, 2023

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Education National Security Criminal Justice

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