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PASS Act

12/30/2022, 12:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7908

The Protecting America's Students and Schools (PASS) Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 7908, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance school safety and security measures in order to protect students and staff from potential threats.

The PASS Act includes provisions for increasing funding for school security measures, such as installing security cameras, hiring additional security personnel, and implementing emergency response training for school staff. The bill also aims to improve communication between schools and law enforcement agencies in order to better respond to potential threats.

Additionally, the PASS Act includes provisions for implementing mental health resources in schools to address the underlying issues that may lead to violence or threats. This includes funding for mental health counselors and programs aimed at promoting positive mental health among students. Overall, the PASS Act seeks to create a safer and more secure environment for students and staff in schools across the country. It emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to prevent potential threats and ensure the well-being of all individuals in the school community.

Congressional Summary of HR 7908

Protect Against School Shootings Act or the PASS Act

This bill broadens the authority for certain individuals to carry concealed firearms in a school zone.

Specifically, the bill exempts the following categories of individuals from the federal prohibition on possessing (or discharging) a firearm in a school zone:

  • certain active and retired law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry concealed firearms under federal law, and
  • individuals who are allowed to carry concealed firearms under the law of a state.

Current Status of Bill HR 7908

Bill HR 7908 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7908 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 27, 2022.  Bill HR 7908's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7908

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 HR 7908

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7908

PASS Act
PASS Act
Protect Against School Shootings Act
To amend the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 to permit qualified law enforcement officers, qualified retired law enforcement officers, and persons not prohibited by State law from carrying a concealed firearm to carry a firearm, and to discharge a firearm in defense of self or others, in a school zone.

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