US SB1819 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: Introduced on July 21 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-07-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

SEMPER FI Act Securing Military Personnel Response Firearm Initiative Act This bill directs the Secretary concerned to authorize an eligible member of the Armed Forces assigned to an Armed Forces recruitment center to carry a service-issue sidearm as a personal- or force-protection measure while on duty at the recruiting center, notwithstanding any federal, state, or local law or Department of Defense policy to the contrary. In lieu of authorizing eligible members of the Armed Forces to carry a service-issue sidearm, or in addition, the Secretary concerned may implement additional security measures for Armed Forces recruitment centers, including improved structural security measures. This Act shall not be interpreted to grant any member of the Armed Forces the authority to conduct civilian law enforcement functions within U.S. territory.

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Title

SEMPER FI Act Securing Military Personnel Response Firearm Initiative Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-07-21SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Same As/Similar To

HB3139 (Same As) 2015-07-21 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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