United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 34 — Safe Students Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Safe Students Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill repeals the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and related provisions, thereby removing restrictions related to firearms in school zones.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 922

    (q)

    This repeals the specific subsection that established prohibitions on firearms in school zones.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)

    paragraphs (25) through (27)

    This removes definitions or terms associated with the Gun-Free School Zones Act from the law entirely.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 924(a)

    (k), or (q) → or (k)

    This amends the penalties to exclude references to the repealed subsection (q), thus changing the enforcement of related firearm laws.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 924(a)

    paragraph (4)

    This removes a specific penalty or provision related to the now-repealed Gun-Free School Zones Act.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 34 do?
Safe Students Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone.
Who sponsors HR 34?
HR 34 is sponsored by Massie, Thomas (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 34?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 34?
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