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H.R. 2255 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Fry, Russell (R-SC) (Introduced 03/21/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.55 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 05/19/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (03/21/2025)
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
This bill directs the General Services Administration to establish a program under which a federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired firearm from the agency that issued the firearm to the officer.
119 HR 2255 EH: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2255
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025.
2.Purchase of retired firearms by Federal law enforcement officers (a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall establish a program under which a Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired firearm from the Federal agency that issued the firearm to such officer. (b)LimitationsA Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired firearm under subsection (a) if— (1)the purchase is made during the six-month period beginning on the date the firearm was so retired; and (2)with respect to such purchase, the officer is in good standing with the Federal agency that employs or employed such officer. (c)CostA firearm purchased under this section shall be sold at the salvage value for such firearm taking into account the age and condition of the firearm. (d)DefinitionsIn this section— (1)the term Federal law enforcement officer has the meaning given that term in section 115(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, and includes a retired Federal law enforcement officer; (2)the term firearm has the meaning given that term in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, excluding any machinegun (as defined in section 921(a)(24) of such title) not lawfully possessed before section 922(o) of such title took effect; (3)the term retired firearm means any firearm that has been declared surplus by the applicable agency; and (4)the term salvage value means the value of an asset after it has become useless to the owner or the amount expected to be obtained when a fixed asset is disposed of at the end of its useful life. Passed the House of Representatives May 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2255 IH: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2255IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 21, 2025Mr. Fry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act.
2.Purchase of retired firearms by Federal law enforcement officers (a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall establish a program under which a Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired firearm from the Federal agency that issued the firearm to such officer. (b)LimitationsA Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired firearm under subsection (a) if— (1)the purchase is made during the six-month period beginning on the date the firearm was so retired; and (2)with respect to such purchase, the officer is in good standing with the Federal agency that employs or employed such officer. (c)CostA firearm purchased under this section shall be sold at the salvage value for such firearm taking into account the age and condition of the firearm. (d)DefinitionsIn this section— (1)the term Federal law enforcement officer has the meaning given that term in section 115(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, and includes a retired Federal law enforcement officer; (2)the term firearm has the meaning given that term in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, excluding any machinegun (as defined in section 921(a)(24) of such title) not lawfully possessed before section 922(o) of such title took effect; (3)the term retired firearm means any firearm that has been declared surplus by the applicable agency; and (4)the term salvage value means the value of an asset after it has become useless to the owner or the amount expected to be obtained when a fixed asset is disposed of at the end of its useful life.
119 HR 2255 : Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2255
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 19, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary AN ACT To allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025.
2.Purchase of retired firearms by Federal law enforcement officers (a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall establish a program under which a Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired firearm from the Federal agency that issued the firearm to such officer. (b)LimitationsA Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired firearm under subsection (a) if— (1)the purchase is made during the six-month period beginning on the date the firearm was so retired; and (2)with respect to such purchase, the officer is in good standing with the Federal agency that employs or employed such officer. (c)CostA firearm purchased under this section shall be sold at the salvage value for such firearm taking into account the age and condition of the firearm. (d)DefinitionsIn this section— (1)the term Federal law enforcement officer has the meaning given that term in section 115(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, and includes a retired Federal law enforcement officer; (2)the term firearm has the meaning given that term in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, excluding any machinegun (as defined in section 921(a)(24) of such title) not lawfully possessed before section 922(o) of such title took effect; (3)the term retired firearm means any firearm that has been declared surplus by the applicable agency; and (4)the term salvage value means the value of an asset after it has become useless to the owner or the amount expected to be obtained when a fixed asset is disposed of at the end of its useful life. Passed the House of Representatives May 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2255 RH: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-28 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 57119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2255[Report No. 119–80]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 21, 2025Mr. Fry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryApril 28, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 21, 2025A BILLTo allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025.
2.Purchase of retired firearms by Federal law enforcement officers(a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall establish a program under which a Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired firearm from the Federal agency that issued the firearm to such officer.(b)LimitationsA Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired firearm under subsection (a) if—(1)the purchase is made during the six-month period beginning on the date the firearm was so retired; and(2)with respect to such purchase, the officer is in good standing with the Federal agency that employs or employed such officer.(c)CostA firearm purchased under this section shall be sold at the salvage value for such firearm taking into account the age and condition of the firearm.(d)DefinitionsIn this section—(1)the term Federal law enforcement officer has the meaning given that term in section 115(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, and includes a retired Federal law enforcement officer;(2)the term firearm has the meaning given that term in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, excluding any machinegun (as defined in section 921(a)(24) of such title) not lawfully possessed before section 922(o) of such title took effect; (3)the term retired firearm means any firearm that has been declared surplus by the applicable agency; and(4)the term salvage value means the value of an asset after it has become useless to the owner or the amount expected to be obtained when a fixed asset is disposed of at the end of its useful life.April 28, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/21/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 03/25/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 03/25/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9. |
| 04/28/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-80. |
| 04/28/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-80. |
| 04/28/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 57. |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 405 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit. |
| 05/14/2025 | House floor actions | Rule H. Res. 405 passed House. |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2067-2071) |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit. |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2255. |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 2255. |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2255, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2077-2078) |
| 05/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 130). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2067) |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 130). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2067) |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 05/19/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes. |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Purpose | Latest Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 20 | 05/15/2025 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 05/19/2025 Referred To |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 04/28/2025 Reported By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 03/25/2025 Markup By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 03/21/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
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