United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HR 8855 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish nationwide concealed carry reciprocity for certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

This bill allows certain Armed Forces members to carry concealed firearms nationwide.

The bill amends U.S. law to enable qualified members of the Armed Forces to have nationwide reciprocity for concealed carry of firearms. These members must meet specific qualifications, including active duty status and recent firearms training.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8855?
HR 8855 is sponsored by Higgins, Clay (Republican) and Mills, Cory (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8855?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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