H.R. 2243: LEOSA Reform Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 18 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-15 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-21):
LEOSA Reform Act of 2025
This bill broadens the authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines.
Specifically, the bill allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones; 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.
Further, the bill permits states to reduce the frequency with which retired law enforcement officers must meet certain qualification standards.
Cosponsors (18)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Henry Cuellar | D TX (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Mike Flood | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Mark E. Amodei | R NV (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Roger Williams | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Pete Stauber | R MN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Brad Finstad | R MN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Michael Guest | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | R GA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Pat Fallon | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
| Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] | R TN 2025-03-24 |
| Beth Van Duyne | R TX 2025-03-24 |
| John H. Rutherford | R FL 2025-03-25 |
| Adrian Smith | R NE 2025-03-25 |
| Rudy Yakym III | R IN 2025-03-31 |
| Thomas P. Tiffany | R WI 2025-03-31 |
| Michelle Fischbach | R MN 2025-04-07 |
| Jefferson Van Drew | R NJ 2025-04-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2243 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2243?
H.R. 2243 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: LEOSA Reform Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2243 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).