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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
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2255
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2255
Total Number of Sponsors
20Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
20Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2255
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2255
Comments

Maeve Blackwell
6 months ago
I wonder how this new law will impact the safety of our law enforcement officers.

Forrest Pollard
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
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
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
8 months ago
This bill bad, make cops buy old guns, sad for safety, not good idea.

Catherine Norman
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?
