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Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3091

Bill 118 hr 3091, also known as the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize federal law enforcement officers to purchase their service weapons upon retirement at a discounted rate.

The bill specifies that federal law enforcement officers who have served for at least 15 years and are retiring or separating from service are eligible to purchase their service weapon at a price not to exceed the fair market value of the weapon. This provision aims to provide retiring officers with the opportunity to keep their service weapon as a memento of their service and to ensure they have a means of self-defense after leaving their position.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that the sale of service weapons to retiring officers complies with all federal laws and regulations regarding the sale and transfer of firearms. This is intended to prevent any potential misuse or illegal sale of these weapons. Overall, the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act seeks to support and honor federal law enforcement officers by allowing them to purchase their service weapons at a discounted rate upon retirement. It also aims to ensure that the sale of these weapons is conducted in a legal and responsible manner.

Congressional Summary of HR 3091

Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act

This bill directs the General Services Administration to establish a program under which a federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired firearm from the agency that issued the firearm to the officer.

Current Status of Bill HR 3091

Bill HR 3091 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3091 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 5, 2023.  Bill HR 3091's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3091

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
36
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
36
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3091

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Firearms and explosives
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Law enforcement officers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3091

Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
To allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.

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