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District of Columbia Firearm Freedom Act
4/22/2026, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8297
H.R. 8297 of the 119th Congress, introduced on April 15, 2026, aims to restore and protect the Second Amendment rights of District of Columbia residents and U.S. citizens visiting the District. The bill seeks to achieve this by modernizing the District's firearm laws, removing prior restrictions on firearm acquisition and possession, establishing concealed constitutional carry, prohibiting bans based on firearm features, and facilitating legal purchases through Federally licensed dealers in neighboring States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8297
Bill HR 8297 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2026. Bill HR 8297 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 15, 2026. Bill HR 8297's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 15, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8297
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8297
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8297
To restore and protect the Second Amendment rights of residents and United States citizens who visit the District of Columbia by modernizing the District's firearm laws, eliminating prior restraints on acquisition and possession, establishing concealed constitutional carry, prohibiting feature-based firearm bans, and facilitating lawful purchases through Federally licensed dealers in neighboring States, and for other purposes.
To restore and protect the Second Amendment rights of residents and United States citizens who visit the District of Columbia by modernizing the District's firearm laws, eliminating prior restraints on acquisition and possession, establishing concealed constitutional carry, prohibiting feature-based firearm bans, and facilitating lawful purchases through Federally licensed dealers in neighboring States, and for other purposes.
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