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.
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Latest Action · July 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 4788 would allow Members of Congress to carry concealed firearms in Washington, D.C. if they hold a valid concealed carry license or permit from their home state. The bill applies to all congressional members—senators, representatives, delegates, and resident commissioners—provided they are not prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms and carry valid photo identification. The legislation amends D.C. law to create an exemption to the District's existing firearms regulations specifically for this group. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment and contains no explicit funding requirements or timelines beyond its effective date.
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