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HR 2255

Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Russell Fry

HR 2255 allows current and retired federal law enforcement officers to buy retired service weapons at salvage value, saving taxpayer money and reducing waste.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Bill Summary · HR 2255

Summary of HR 2255: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 (HR 2255) aims to allow current and retired federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons that were issued to them during their service. This legislation seeks to provide a cost-effective alternative to the current practice of destroying retired firearms, which incurs significant costs to taxpayers.

Key Provisions

  • Establishment of Purchase Program: The bill mandates the Administrator of General Services to create a program allowing federal law enforcement officers to buy retired firearms from the agency that issued them.

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • Officers must be in good standing with their agency.
    • Purchases must occur within six months of the firearm's retirement.

  • Pricing: Firearms will be sold at salvage value, which reflects the firearm's condition and age, rather than a market price.

  • Definitions:

    • Federal Law Enforcement Officer: Defined as per section 115(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, including retired officers.
    • Retired Firearm: Any firearm declared surplus by the issuing agency.
    • Salvage Value: The expected value of the firearm after it is deemed unusable for its original purpose.

Background and Need

Currently, federal agencies are required to destroy retired firearms, which involves processes that can be costly and resource-intensive. For instance, in 2022, the destruction of approximately 20,000 firearms cost taxpayers around $8 million. This bill aims to mitigate such expenses by allowing officers to purchase these firearms, thereby recouping some taxpayer dollars and reducing waste.

Impact

  • Federal Law Enforcement Officers: The bill directly benefits current and retired officers by providing them the opportunity to own firearms they are familiar with from their service.

  • Taxpayers: By reducing the costs associated with firearm destruction, the bill could save taxpayer money and promote a more efficient use of government resources.

Legislative Status

  • Introduced: March 21, 2025
  • House Passage: The bill passed the House on May 15, 2025, with a vote of 234 - 182.
  • Current Status: Received in the Senate on May 19, 2025, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration.

Procedural Timeline

  • March 21, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 28, 2025: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary (H. Rept. 119-80).
  • May 15, 2025: Passed by the House.
  • May 19, 2025: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

This summary provides an overview of HR 2255, detailing its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on federal law enforcement officers and taxpayers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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