119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 7, 2026
H.R. 8680In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security
Republicans propose allowing armed forces members to carry firearms off-base
Sponsor: Rep. Crank, Jeff (R-CO)10 cosponsorsIntroduced May 7, 2026
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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All 10 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 10 Republicans
Republicans (10)
Boebert, LaurenCO-04
McGuire, John J.VA-05
Evans, GabeCO-08
Gosar, Paul A.AZ-09
Harrigan, PatNC-10
Higgins, ClayLA-03
Hunt, WesleyTX-38
Messmer, Mark B.IN-08
Jackson, RonnyTX-13
Maloy, CelesteUT-02
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