Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 1650

119th Congress

Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 25, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Markwayne Mullin

Senator

Republican

OK

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill would allow certain active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones, even if they are normally prohibited from doing so. This could allow more officers to be armed on school campuses.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorMarkwayne Mullin (R-OK)

Introduced7/25/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025

This bill would allow certain active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones, even if they are normally prohibited from doing so. This could allow more officers to be armed on school campuses.

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This bill would allow certain active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones, even if they are normally prohibited from doing so. This could allow more officers to be armed on school campuses.

Bill Number: 1650
Sponsor: Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Introduced: 7/25/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1650
Sponsor: Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 7/25/2025
Summary: This bill would allow certain active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones, even if they are normally prohibited from doing so. This could allow more officers to be armed on school campuses.

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AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow certain active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones, even if they are normally prohibited from doing so. This could allow more officers to be armed on school campuses.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Police Officers Protecting Children Act This bill specifies that certain active and retired law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry concealed firearms are not subject to the federal prohibition on possessing (or discharging) a firearm in a school zone.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Exempts active and retired law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry concealed firearms from the federal prohibition on possessing guns in school zones
Aims to increase the presence of armed officers on school campuses
Could expand the number of people legally allowed to carry guns near children in educational settings

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly impact law enforcement officers and students/staff at schools. It could lead to more armed personnel on school grounds, which proponents say could improve safety, but critics argue could also increase risks. The overall effect on school safety would likely depend on factors like officer training and community relationships.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1650, 119th Congress (2025). "Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1650

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