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HR 5285 118th Congress House

Staff Safety Act

Official title: To amend title 40, United States Code, to clarify that the regulations prescribed by the Capitol Police Board to carry out the law prohibiting the possession o… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 40, United States Code, to clarify that the regulations prescribed by the Capitol Police Board to carry out the law prohibiting the possession of firearms in the United States Capitol Buildings and on the United States Capitol Grounds must take into account the exemption provided under such law for Members, officers, and employees of Congress.

Introduced: August 25, 2023 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Aug 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Aug 25, 2023
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 28, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Republican 13
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Burlison, Eric
Missouri · Jan 5, 2024
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Brecheen, Josh
Oklahoma · Oct 3, 2023
Buck, Ken
· Oct 3, 2023
 R
Donalds, Byron
Florida · Oct 3, 2023
 R
Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Oct 3, 2023
 R
Moore, Barry
Alabama · Oct 3, 2023
 R
Nehls, Troy E.
Texas · Oct 3, 2023
 R
Van Duyne, Beth
Texas · Oct 3, 2023
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Oct 3, 2023
 R
Crane, Elijah
Arizona · Sep 1, 2023
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Sep 1, 2023
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Aug 25, 2023
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Clyde, Andrew S.
Georgia · Aug 25, 2023
Duncan, Jeff
· Aug 25, 2023
Good, Bob
· Aug 25, 2023
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Higgins, Clay
Louisiana · Aug 25, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5285: Staff Safety Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5285/
MLA
"H.R. 5285: Staff Safety Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5285/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 5285, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5285/.
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[H.R. 5285: Staff Safety Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5285/)
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