Bills · HR 2255
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2255Firearms and explosivesGovernment buildings, facilities, and property
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 21· LAST ACTION MAY 19
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it changes how federal agencies handle surplus firearms and provides a new opportunity for law enforcement officers. Currently, retired service weapons might be destroyed, sold to licensed dealers, or otherwise disposed of. This bill would create a direct path for officers to purchase their specific firearm, potentially at a lower cost than they would find on the open market.
Voters should care because it addresses the disposal of government-owned assets—in this case, firearms—and could be seen as a benefit to individuals who have served in federal law enforcement. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more federal firearms entering private hands through a regulated process involving former officers. If it doesn't pass, the current practices for disposing of surplus federal firearms would continue without this direct purchase option for officers.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to create a program within one year for federal law enforcement officers to purchase their retired service weapons.
This establishes the framework for the entire program, ensuring a centralized approach to selling surplus firearms to eligible officers.
PROVISION 02
Allows federal law enforcement officers (active or retired) to purchase a firearm from the agency that issued it, provided the purchase occurs within six months of the firearm's retirement and the officer is in good standing.
These conditions define who is eligible and when they can make a purchase, limiting the scope to current or recently retired officers and recently retired weapons.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that firearms purchased under the program be sold at their 'salvage value,' considering the age and condition of the weapon.
This provision sets a specific, generally low price point for these sales, ensuring that officers are not overcharged for used equipment.
PROVISION 04
Defines 'firearm' to exclude certain machineguns not legally possessed before specific dates, aligning with existing federal gun laws.
This clarifies the types of weapons eligible for purchase, preventing the sale of restricted firearms through this program.
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ACTION TIMELINE
19 EVENTSMAY 19
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
MAY 15
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2067-2071)
MAY 15
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
MAY 15
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2255.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2255
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMar 21, 2025
Last actionMay 19, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 21, 2025
House BillHR 2255Firearms and explosivesGovernment buildings, facilities, and property
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 19, 2025
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