H.R. 2255: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
This bill, titled the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, aims to create a program that allows federal law enforcement officers to purchase their retired service weapons from the federal agencies that issued them. Here is a breakdown of what the bill includes:
Establishment of a Purchase Program
The bill requires the Administrator of General Services to set up a program within one year of the enactment date. This program will enable federal law enforcement officers to buy their retired firearms, under certain conditions.
Conditions for Purchase
Federal law enforcement officers can purchase their retired firearms provided they meet the following criteria:
- The purchase must take place within a six-month period starting from the date the firearm was retired.
- The officer must be in good standing with their respective federal agency at the time of the purchase.
Pricing Structure
Firearms acquired under this program will be sold at "salvage value." This means the price will reflect the firearm's age and condition, essentially pricing it at what it is worth after being declared surplus.
Definitions
The bill includes specific definitions for key terms:
- Federal law enforcement officer: Defined according to existing law, including both active and retired officers.
- Firearm: Refers to weapons as defined in current federal law, excluding non-compliant machine guns.
- Retired firearm: Any firearm designated as surplus by the issuing agency.
- Salvage value: The expected value of an asset that is now seen as useless to the owner, typically reflecting its end-of-life condition.
Implementation Timeline
The bill sets a deadline for the program's establishment, ensuring that federal law enforcement officers will have access to this option promptly after the legislation is enacted.
Conclusion of Summary
Overall, this legislation aims to provide a mechanism for federal law enforcement officers to purchase their retired weapons, with conditions and a pricing structure outlined to guide the process.
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| May. 19, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| May. 15, 2025 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2077-2078) |
| May. 15, 2025 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2067-2071) |
| May. 15, 2025 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2255. |
| May. 15, 2025 | DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 2255. |
| May. 15, 2025 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| May. 15, 2025 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 130). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2067) |
| May. 15, 2025 | 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) |
| May. 15, 2025 | 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. |
| May. 15, 2025 | 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. |
| May. 15, 2025 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| May. 14, 2025 | Rule H. Res. 405 passed House. |
| May. 13, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr. 28, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 57. |
| Apr. 28, 2025 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-80. |
| Mar. 25, 2025 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Mar. 25, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9. |
| Mar. 21, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Mar. 21, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
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