119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 454 — Safe Bases Act of 2025

“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 15, 2025

Last action Jan 15, 2025

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jan 15, 2025

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Referred

Jan 15, 2025

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

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 15, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 15, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.