Bill · S. 2993· Senate(119-S-2993)
Protect Our Prosecutors and Judges Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/9/2025
- Last activity
- 10/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Cotton
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Protect Our Prosecutors and Judges Act of 2025 seeks to establish rules for prosecutors and Federal judges to carry concealed firearms. This legislation amends existing law regarding qualified law enforcement officers to include qualified prosecutors and Federal judges. It outlines specific identification and certification requirements for active and retired members of these professions. The bill sets standards for firearms training and qualification that must be met through various governmental or instructor-led means. It also defines what constitutes a "qualified" individual based on professional standing and physical/mental status.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would gun owners be better off under this?+5
The bill expands the categories of individuals authorized to carry concealed firearms.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+5
The bill expands the ability of prosecutors and Federal judges to carry concealed firearms.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill extends firearm carrying privileges to retired prosecutors and Federal judges.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Carrying Authority for Prosecutors: The bill expands the existing law to include qualified prosecutors, allowing them to carry concealed firearms provided they meet specific identification and training standards. (Section 2(a))
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Expanded Carrying Authority for Federal Judges: The bill expands the existing law to include qualified Federal judges, allowing them to carry concealed firearms provided they meet specific identification and training standards. (Section 2(a))
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Benefits for Retired Professionals: The act extends these carrying privileges to retired prosecutors and Federal judges who meet specific service, training, and mental health requirements. (Section 2(b))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Burden on Retired Individuals: Retired prosecutors, Federal judges, and law enforcement officers must meet firearms training standards at their own expense. (Section 2(b), subsection (d)(2)(C), (d)(3)(D), and (d)(4)(D))
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Restrictions based on Mental Health: Individuals may be denied the ability to carry a concealed firearm if a qualified medical professional finds them unqualified for reasons relating to mental health. (Section 2(b), subsection (d)(2)(B), (d)(3)(E), and (d)(4)(C))
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+5Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+5
- 2/10/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Ted CruzRepublican · Texas
Josh HawleyRepublican · Missouri
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana