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Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act

3/19/2025, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1749

Bill 119 hr 1749, also known as the "House Office Building Security Act," aims to allow employees of the House of Representatives who are authorized to possess certain weapons in the District of Columbia to bring these weapons into House Office Buildings for secure storage. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to security measures within the House Office Buildings.

The main goal of this bill is to ensure that employees who are authorized to carry weapons for their personal protection are able to securely store these weapons while they are working in the House Office Buildings. This measure is intended to enhance the safety and security of employees within these buildings.

The bill does not specify which types of weapons are included in this authorization, but it is likely to include firearms and other self-defense tools. It is important to note that this bill does not grant permission for employees to carry these weapons on their person while inside the House Office Buildings, but rather allows for secure storage of these weapons within the buildings. Overall, the House Office Building Security Act is aimed at providing a level of security and protection for employees of the House of Representatives who are authorized to possess certain weapons in the District of Columbia. It is a measure that seeks to balance the need for personal protection with the safety and security of all individuals within the House Office Buildings.

Current Status of Bill HR 1749

Bill HR 1749 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1749 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025.  Bill HR 1749's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1749

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1749

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1749

To permit employees of the House of Representatives who are authorized to possess certain weapons in the District of Columbia to bring such weapons into House Office Buildings for secure storage, and for other purposes.
To permit employees of the House of Representatives who are authorized to possess certain weapons in the District of Columbia to bring such weapons into House Office Buildings for secure storage, and for other purposes.

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