Monday, May 12th, 2025

Law Enforcement: The House is set to consider several bills centered around law enforcement this week. 

• Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase: H.R.2255 would allow federal law enforcement officers to purchase their retired service weapons at salvage value from the agency that issued them. This program is intended to reduce waste and save taxpayer money. Officers must be in good standing with their agency and have a valid firearm license.

• Law Enforcement Officer Safety: H.R.2243 would expand the authority of law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, particularly across state lines, and to relax certain training requirements. 

• Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data: H.R.2240 would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report to Congress about violent attacks on law enforcement officers, including the responses of federal, state, and local governments to such attacks and how to improve the reporting of those attacks. The bill would also require the DOJ to report to Congress on how traumatic incidents affect the mental health and wellness of officers.