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Proposed Federal Firearm Legislation HB5713

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Safe Bases Act

Subject: Armed forces and national security: Firearms and explosives: Military facilities and property: Military personnel and dependents

Description: 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.

Session: 116th Congress

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Last Action Date: January 29, 2020

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5713/all-info

Sponsors

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4 sponsors: Greg Steube (R); Ted Yoho (R); Ross Spano (R); Ted Budd (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 1% (4 of 435)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jan 29, 2020 Introduced in House
House Jan 29, 2020 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Texts
Type Date Federal Link Text
Introduced Jan 30 2020 federal link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Committee

Chamber: H

Committee Name: Armed Services

Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

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