Bill · H.R. 4788· House(119-HR-4788)
To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Clyde
- Cosponsors
- - 44 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the District of Columbia to allow Members of Congress to carry concealed firearms within the District. To qualify, the Member must have a valid license or permit issued by a State that allows them to carry a concealed firearm, or be otherwise entitled to do so in their home State. Additionally, the individual must not be prohibited by Federal law from possessing or transporting a firearm and must carry a valid photo identification document. The bill amends the D.C. Official Code regarding pistol regulations. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Yes
Would gun owners be better off under this?+5
The bill expands the rights of a specific group of gun owners, namely Members of Congress, to carry concealed weapons in D.C.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+5
The bill facilitates the exercise of firearm rights for federal legislators within the District.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Carrying Rights for Members of Congress: Members of Congress who hold valid concealed carry licenses or entitlements from their home States would be permitted to carry concealed firearms in the District of Columbia. This is addressed in Section 1(a)(1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+5
- 2/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/3/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/30/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 9/23/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 9/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/18/2025
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- 9/17/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/16/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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