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HR 4788

To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Mark Amodei and 38 co-sponsors

Overview: HR 4788, a bill to require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress to carry concealed firearms, was introduced in the House.Purpose and Intent: The bill ai

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Bill Summary · HR 4788

Overview: HR 4788, a bill to require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress to carry concealed firearms, was introduced in the House.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to allow Members of Congress who have a valid concealed carry permit in their home state to also carry concealed firearms while in the District of Columbia. This would override current DC laws that generally prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons.

Key Provisions:
- Requires DC to recognize concealed carry permits issued by states that allow such permits
- Permits Members of Congress to carry concealed firearms in DC if they have a valid state-issued permit or are otherwise entitled to concealed carry in their home state
- Applies to both Representatives and Senators

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact Members of Congress, granting them the ability to carry concealed firearms while in the nation's capital, regardless of DC's existing gun laws. It could also have broader implications for gun rights and public safety within the District.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill was introduced in the House on July 29, 2025 and remains in the introductory stage. Further legislative action and debate would be required before any potential enactment.

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

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