118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 391Safe Bases Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an authority to issue permits to certain members of the Armed Forces who seek to carry concealed firearms while on military installations.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced Jan 17, 2023
Last action Jan 17, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 17, 2023
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Referred
Jan 17, 2023
Armed Services
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

of 2023 This bill 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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Jan 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.