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.

House Bill

H.R. 4788

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Julia Letlow

Representative

Republican

LA-5

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill would allow members of Congress with valid concealed carry permits from their home states to carry concealed firearms in Washington, D.C. It aims to expand access to concealed carry for federal lawmakers.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow members of Congress with valid concealed carry permits from their home states to carry concealed firearms in Washington, D.C. It aims to expand access to concealed carry for federal lawmakers.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows members of Congress to carry concealed firearms in Washington, D.C. if they have a valid concealed carry permit from their home state
Expands concealed carry rights for federal lawmakers in the nation's capital
Does not change concealed carry laws for the general public in D.C.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would make it legal for members of Congress to carry concealed firearms in Washington, D.C., regardless of the city's own gun laws. This could increase the presence of guns in the nation's capital, though the impact would be limited to federal lawmakers and not the general public.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4788, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4788