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H.R.5713: Safe Bases Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 29, 2020
- Latest Major Action Jan. 29, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - Jan. 29, 2020
Bill Summary
Safe Bases Act 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 29, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Jan. 29, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Greg Steube (R-Fla.) |