Members of Congress could carry hidden guns in Washington, DC if their home state allows it. They must also meet federal gun rules and carry photo ID.
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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. is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Latest action on H.R. 4788: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Members of Congress who may carry a hidden gun in their home state. It also affects DC police who would check whether a member qualifies. DC officials would lose some power to apply local pistol rules to these members.
Why this matters: Members of Congress who can carry at home may not have the same right in DC today. This bill would give qualifying members a special exception from part of DC pistol law. That could change how they handle their own safety while working in the capital. The bill does not explain whether the change would make the public safer or less safe.
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Officially: 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.
Members of Congress could carry hidden guns in Washington, DC if their home state allows it. They must also meet federal gun rules and carry photo ID.
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (7/29/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
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Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
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