To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 4788

H.R. 4788 of the 119th Congress, introduced on July 29, 2025, aims to require the District of Columbia to allow Members of Congress with valid concealed carry permits from their state of residence to carry concealed firearms in D.C., as well as those entitled to do so in their home state.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4788

Bill HR 4788 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2025. Bill HR 4788 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2025. Bill HR 4788's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of July 29, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4788

To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.