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HR 391 118th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Firearms and explosives Military facilities and property Military personnel and dependents

Safe Bases Act

Introduced: January 17, 2023 Introduced by: Steube, W. Gregory Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 17, 2023
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Safe Bases Act of 2023

This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Defense (DOD) to allow a service member to carry a concealed firearm while on any military installation. DOD must establish a single authority within the department to issue permits for this purpose. To be eligible for a permit, the service member must be on active duty and must not be prohibited under federal law from purchasing, owning, or possessing a firearm.

What's happening now January 17, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 391: Safe Bases Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-391/
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"H.R. 391: Safe Bases Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-391/.
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H.R. 391, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-391/.
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[H.R. 391: Safe Bases Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-391/)
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