Staff Safety Act

The Staff Safety Act (H.R. 5285) seeks to clarify that members of Congress, congressional officers, and employees are exempt from certain regulations that prohibit the possession of firearms within the United States Capitol Buildings and on the Capitol Grounds.

If enacted, the bill would require the Capitol Police Board to update its regulations within 90 days to ensure they do not restrict these specific individuals from carrying firearms in these areas. For the general public, the bill does not change existing laws or restrictions regarding the possession of firearms on Capitol property.