Bill · S. 679· Senate(119-S-679)
LEOSA Reform Act
- Introduced
- 2/20/2025
- Last activity
- 2/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- John Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The LEOSA Reform Act aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to improve the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. This legislation updates provisions regarding the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers. It makes adjustments to how firearms and ammunition are handled, including the inclusion of any magazine. The bill also modifies restrictions regarding property used by common or contract carriers and property open to the public. Additionally, it expands the ability of qualified officers to possess firearms in certain federal facilities.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would gun owners be better off under this?+7
The bill expands the legal ability of qualified officers to carry firearms and ammunition, including any magazine, in more locations.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+6
The bill expands the carrying rights of law enforcement and retired officers to include any magazine and certain federal facilities.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill benefits retired law enforcement officers by simplifying the process for maintaining firearm qualification standards.
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 rights for officers: Under Section 3, the bill amends Section 926B and 926C to include other federal laws or regulations, such as those from the Secretary of the Interior regarding the National Park System.
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Clarification of property exceptions: Section 3 amends the law to specify that certain regulations apply except on property used by common or contract carriers or property open to the public.
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Increased ammunition/accessory provisions: Section 3 updates the law to include "any magazine" regarding the carrying of concealed firearms for both active and retired officers.
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Flexible qualification standards for retirees: Section 3 provides retired law enforcement officers more ways to meet firearms standards, allowing them to use standards from their former agency, their State, any agency in their State, or a certified firearms instructor within their State.
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Access to federal facilities: Section s 4 amends Section 930 to allow qualified law enforcement officers or qualified retired law enforcement officers to possess a firearm or ammunition in a Facility Security Level I or II civilian public access facility.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- New restrictions on specific properties: Section 3 introduces language that subjects the carrying of concealed firearms to exceptions on property used by common or contract carriers or property open to the public.
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+7Good For Veterans+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 7/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
John CornynRepublican · Texas
Lindsey GrahamRepublican · South Carolina
- Darline Graham
Republican · South Carolina
Bill HagertyRepublican · Tennessee
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
Jon HustedRepublican · Ohio
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina