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A bill to require a process by which members of the Armed Forces may carry a concealed personal firearm on a military installation.

1/11/2023, 1:30 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1815

This bill directs the Department of Defense to establish a process by which the commander of a military installation in the United States may authorize a qualifying member of the Armed Forces who is assigned to duty at the installation to carry a concealed personal firearm on the installation if the commander determines it to be necessary as a personal-protection or force-protection measure.

The commander of the installation shall consult with appropriate state and local elected officials and take into consideration state and local laws law regarding carrying a concealed personal firearm.

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Current Status of Bill S 1815

Bill S 1815 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2015. Bill S 1815 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on July 21, 2015.  Bill S 1815's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of July 21, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1815

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1815

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Firearms and explosives
- Military command and structure
- Military facilities and property
- Military personnel and dependents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1815

A bill to require a process by which members of the Armed Forces may carry a concealed personal firearm on a military installation.
A bill to require a process by which members of the Armed Forces may carry a concealed personal firearm on a military installation.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1815

Dean Heller
Dean Heller
NevadaRepublican

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