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Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025

6/17/2025, 8:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2255

Bill 119 hr 2255, also known as the "Federal Law Enforcement Officers Purchase Retired Service Weapons Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to allow federal law enforcement officers to purchase their retired service weapons. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to this issue.

The main goal of this bill is to provide federal law enforcement officers with the opportunity to purchase the firearms that they have used during their service once they retire. This would allow these officers to keep a piece of their service history and potentially use the weapon for personal protection or recreational purposes.

The bill does not specify any restrictions on the types of firearms that can be purchased or the process for purchasing them. It simply grants federal law enforcement officers the right to buy their retired service weapons. Supporters of the bill argue that it is a way to show appreciation for the service and dedication of federal law enforcement officers. They believe that allowing these officers to purchase their retired service weapons is a small gesture of gratitude for the risks they have taken and the sacrifices they have made in the line of duty. Opponents of the bill may argue that allowing federal law enforcement officers to purchase their retired service weapons could potentially lead to these firearms being used inappropriately or falling into the wrong hands. They may also raise concerns about the cost and logistics of implementing this policy. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2255 is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to give federal law enforcement officers the opportunity to purchase their retired service weapons. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on the law enforcement community.

Congressional Summary of HR 2255

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 2255

Bill HR 2255 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 19, 2025. Bill HR 2255 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2025.  Bill HR 2255's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 19, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2255

Total Number of Sponsors
20
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
20
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 2255

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2255

To allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.
To allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.

Comments

Maeve Blackwell profile image

Maeve Blackwell

464

6 months ago

I wonder how this new law will impact the safety of our law enforcement officers.

Forrest Pollard profile image

Forrest Pollard

443

8 months ago

I dunno much about this bill but sounds like a good idea for them officers to buy old guns. Maybe it'll help keep them safe or something. #politics #HRBill2255

Ty Coble profile image

Ty Coble

444

8 months ago

I don't see what the big deal is with this. It's just letting cops buy old guns. Who cares? It's not like it's gonna change anything. Just let them do their thing.

Jiraiya Pitts profile image

Jiraiya Pitts

503

5 months ago

I can't believe this new law about service weapon purchases. It's going to make things so much harder for me and others like me. I wish they would have thought about the consequences before passing it.

Leland Kidd profile image

Leland Kidd

466

8 months ago

This bill bad, make cops buy old guns, sad for safety, not good idea.

Catherine Norman profile image

Catherine Norman

411

5 months ago

I think this new law is gonna make things better for the cops, but what about the rest of us? How will this affect us in the short term?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2255

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