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Police Officers Can Carry Firearms in Certain Federal Facilities

New rules allow uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain public-access federal facilities. This aims to enhance security in these locations, enabling officers to respond quickly to threats, which may impact citizens' sense of safety when using these facilities.
Key points
Uniformed officers are permitted to carry agency-issued firearms in Federal civilian public access facilities with Security Level I and II.
This change applies to federal, state, and local officers authorized to prevent, detect, investigate, or prosecute violations of law.
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Print number: 117_HR_3250
Sponsor: Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9]
Process start date: 2021-05-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

POLICE Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3250.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Uniformed officers are permitted to carry agency-issued firearms in Federal civilian public access facilities with Security Level I and II.
  • This change applies to federal, state, and local officers authorized to prevent, detect, investigate, or prosecute violations of law.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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