Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025
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AI-generatedFederal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025
This bill would allow federal law enforcement officers to purchase their government-issued service weapons — the firearms they carry as part of their official duties — when those weapons are being retired from service or replaced. Currently, federal agencies have varying rules about what happens to weapons that are taken out of active use, and officers may not always have the option to buy them. This legislation would create a consistent process allowing eligible officers to acquire those firearms.
The bill would primarily affect federal law enforcement personnel, such as agents and officers working for agencies like the FBI, DEA, Border Patrol, and similar federal organizations. Officers who want to purchase a retiring service weapon would likely need to meet certain eligibility requirements, such as being in good standing. The agencies involved would need to follow specific procedures for handling these transactions, which could include setting a fair purchase price for the used firearms.
It is worth noting that no official legislative description was provided for this bill, so some specific details — such as exact eligibility rules, pricing guidelines, or which agencies are covered — are not confirmed here. The bill has passed the House and has been sent to the Senate, where it has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further review. As with all legislation at this stage, the Senate committee will decide whether to advance the bill for a full Senate vote.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 19, 2025
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 19, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
May 15, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2067-2071)
May 15, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 15, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2255.
May 15, 2025DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 2255.
May 15, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2077-2078)
May 15, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 130). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2067)
May 15, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 130). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2067)
May 15, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2255, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 15, 2025Rule H. Res. 405 passed House.
May 14, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 405 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
May 13, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-80.
Apr 28, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 57.
Apr 28, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-80.
Apr 28, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
Mar 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 21, 2025