LEOSA Reform Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-15T03:23:20Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 679 LEOSA Reform Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/15/2025, 3:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 679

Bill 119 s 679, also known as the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvement Act, aims to make changes to the existing Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. The bill specifically focuses on provisions related to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers.

The main goal of this bill is to enhance the safety and security of law enforcement officers by allowing them to carry concealed weapons across state lines. This would ensure that officers are able to protect themselves and others in any jurisdiction they may be working in.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the process for law enforcement officers to obtain concealed carry permits, making it easier for them to carry their weapons while on duty. This would help to eliminate any unnecessary barriers or delays that officers may face when trying to obtain the necessary permits. Overall, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvement Act seeks to strengthen the ability of law enforcement officers to protect themselves and the public while on duty by improving the existing laws related to carrying concealed weapons.

Congressional Summary of S 679

LEOSA Reform Act

This bill broadens the authority for certain individuals to carry concealed firearms in school zones and across state lines.

Specifically, the bill exempts the following categories of individuals from the federal prohibition on possessing (or discharging) a firearm in a school zone:

certain active and retired law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry concealed firearms under federal law, and
individuals who are allowed to carry concealed firearms under the law of a state.

Additionally, the bill allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in national parks; on state, local, or private property that is open to the public; and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public.

Finally, the bill permits states to reduce the frequency with which retired law enforcement officers must meet certain qualification standards.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill S 679

Bill S 679 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 20, 2025. Bill S 679 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 20, 2025. Bill S 679's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 20, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 679

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 679

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 679

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.