S. 679: LEOSA Reform Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-20 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 13 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-28 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-20):
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.
Cosponsors (13)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20 |
| John Cornyn | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20 |
| James C. Justice | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN 2025-02-27 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS 2026-02-03 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV 2026-02-25 |
| Jon Husted | R OH 2026-03-17 |
| Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | R SC 2026-04-28 |
| Darline Graham | R SC 2026-07-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 679 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 679?
S. 679 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: LEOSA Reform Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 679 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).