United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 2250 — A bill to extend concealed carry rights to Federal judges and prosecutors.

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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

This bill died with 117th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill allows federal prosecutors and judges (including magistrate judges) who meet certain criteria to carry concealed firearms across state lines. The bill authorizes the Attorney General or any U.S. Attorney to file a civil action against any state government, agency, or employee for actions or practices that impede qualified law enforcement officers, including federal prosecutors and judges, from carrying a concealed firearm across state lines.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill extends concealed carry rights to Federal judges and prosecutors by classifying them as qualified law enforcement officers.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 926B

    (g) For purposes of this section, a Federal judge, a Federal magistrate judge, or a Federal prosecutor shall be considered to be qualified law enforcement officer if the judge, magistrate judge, or prosecutor meets the criteria described in paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (c).

    This addition allows Federal judges and prosecutors to carry concealed firearms under the same provisions as other qualified law enforcement officers.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 926B

    (h) The Attorney General, or any United States Attorney, may file a civil action against any State government, State agency, or State employee to enjoin any actions or practices that impede qualified law enforcement officers from carrying a concealed firearm under subsection (a).

    This creates a new enforcement mechanism allowing federal attorneys to challenge state laws or practices that hinder qualified law enforcement officers' concealed carry rights.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2250 do?
This bill allows federal prosecutors and judges (including magistrate judges) who meet certain criteria to carry concealed firearms across state lines. The bill authorizes the Attorney General or any U.S. Attorney to file a civil action against any state government, agency, or employee for actions or practices that impede qualified law enforcement officers, including federal prosecutors and judges, from carrying a concealed firearm across state lines.
Who sponsors S 2250?
S 2250 is sponsored by Hawley, Josh (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2250?
This bill died with 117th 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 S 2250?
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