Explanation of H.R. 354 - LEOSA Reform Act of 2024

Explanation of H.R. 354 - LEOSA Reform Act of 2024

This bill aims to make changes to the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) and the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990. It focuses on allowing law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons and improving safety regulations for them. Here are some key points of the bill:

Section 1 - Short Title

This Act may be referred to as the "LEOSA Reform Act of 2024."

Section 2 - Conforming the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990

This section amends certain clauses in the United States Code to allow individuals authorized to carry concealed firearms under specific sections to do so legally.

Section 3 - Making Improvements to the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act

This section amends sections of the United States Code to include provisions for carrying concealed firearms in certain areas, such as National Park System units. It also specifies qualifications and standards for firearms training for law enforcement officers.

Section 4 - Permitting Qualified Current and Retired Law Enforcement Officers to Carry Firearms in Certain Federal Facilities

This section allows qualified current and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms in specific federal facilities based on security risk assessments and definitions of civilian public access facilities.

This bill was passed by the House of Representatives on May 16, 2024.

Rep. Diana Harshbarger

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