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.
HR 4788 would amend a 1932 District of Columbia law to allow Members of Congress (Senators and Representatives) to carry concealed firearms in Washington, D.C., if they hold a valid concealed carry license from a state where they are permitted to carry, or are otherwise legally allowed to carry concealed in their home state. The bill requires these members to not be federally prohibited from possessing firearms, to carry a valid state-issued license or proof of residency rights, and to present photo identification. This exception applies only to Members of Congress and does not alter D.C.'s general concealed carry laws for other individuals. The provision would take effect upon the bill's enactment.
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 29, 2025
Last action Jul 29, 2025
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1 primary · 45 co-sponsors
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Andrew S. Clyde
RRepublican
Co
Addison P. McDowell
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Ogles
RRepublican
Co
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
Co
Andy Harris
RRepublican
Co
Brandon Gill
RRepublican
Co
Brian Babin
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Chip Roy
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Edwards
RRepublican
Co
Clay Higgins
RRepublican
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