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US HB1749

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Steube

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • House employees authorized to carry self-defense weapons under D.C. law (self-defense sprays, stun guns, concealed firearms) may bring those weapons into House Office Buildings for secure storage
  • Weapons must be immediately stored in Capitol Police-operated lockers upon entering the building and retrieved only when leaving
  • Capitol Police Board required to design, install, and operate storage lockers at external pedestrian entrances to House buildings within 180 days of enactment
  • Covered buildings include Cannon, Longworth, Rayburn, Ford, and O'Neill House Office Buildings, plus the House wing of the Capitol (excluding garages)
  • "Employee" definition includes paid and unpaid interns and fellows assigned to House offices

Legislative Description

Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act

Congress

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management2/27/2025
Administration2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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