H.R. 3091 - Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act

Bill Text

    Rules Committee Print 118-5 PDF

    Showing the text of H.R. 3091, as ordered reported by the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Text of H.R. 3091 PDF XML

    (as reported)

    H. Rept. 118-58 PDF

    Report from the Committee on the Judiciary to accompany H.R. 3091

Rule Information

COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY A RECORD VOTE of 8-3 on Monday, May 15, 2023.

FLOOR ACTION ON H. RES. 398: 
Agreed to by a record vote of 222-203, after agreeing to the previous question by a record vote of 220-209, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

MANAGERS: Fischbach/McGovern

1.

Structured rule for H.R. 2494.

2.

Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

3.

Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees.

4.

Provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 118-4 shall be considered an original bill for the purpose of amendment. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read.

5.

Waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute.

6.

Makes in order only those amendments printed in part A of the Rules Committee report. Each amendment made in order may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole.

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Waives all points of order against the amendments printed in part A of the report.

8.

Provides one motion to recommit.

9.

Structured rule for H.R. 3091.

10.

Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

11.

Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees.

12.

Provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 118-5 shall be considered an original bill for the purpose of amendment. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read.

13.

Waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute.

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Further makes in order only those amendments printed in part B of the Rules Committee report. Each amendment made in order may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole.

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Waives all points of order against the amendments printed in part B of the report.

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Provides one motion to recommit.

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Structured rule for H. Con. Res. 40.

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Waives all points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution.

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Provides that the concurrent resolution shall be considered as read.

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Waives all points of order against provisions in the concurrent resolution.

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Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees.

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Further makes in order only the amendment printed in part C of the Rules Committee report accompanying the resolution.  Each amendment made in order may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question.

 

Amendments (click headers to sort)

#Version #Sponsor(s)PartySummaryStatus
1Version 1Luttrell (TX)RepublicanAllows retired federal law enforcement officers to also be eligible to purchase retired service weapons.Made in Order
2Version 1Cleaver (MO)DemocratAdds a sense of Congress that the use of funds should go to evidence-based gun violence prevention or gun safety education and training programs.Submitted
3Version 1Cleaver (MO)DemocratInserts a requirement that for all such purchases, the officer has passed a background check within 30 days of purchase under the national instant criminal background check systemSubmitted
4Version 1McCormick (GA)RepublicanStrikes "fair market value" and replaces it with "salvage value," which is defined as the value of an asset at the end of its useful life.Made in Order
5Version 1Brecheen (OK)RepublicanWithdrawn Prevents any officer, agent, or employee of the Internal Revenue Service from having the ability to purchase their service weapon.Withdrawn
6Version 2Houlahan (PA)DemocratRevised Allows the funds collected from federal agencies to be used to create a buyback program in collaboration with state and local governmentsRevised
7Version 2Houlahan (PA)DemocratRevised Clarifies that nothing in this act allows federal law enforcement officers to purchase or acquire semiautomatic assault weaponsRevised
8Version 1Jacobs (CA)DemocratRequires each federal agency to submit a notification of sale to the Attorney General that contains the make, model, serial number, and purchaser information.Submitted
9Version 1Jacobs (CA)DemocratRequires each federal agency to establish determinations for an officer in good standingMade in Order
10Version 1Jacobs (CA)DemocratRequires each federal agency to consider an officer's disciplinary history regarding the use of excessive force, conviction records of violence, and pending allegations of violent misconduct when determining if an officer is in good standingSubmitted
11Version 1Moore (WI)DemocratRequires that officers eligible to participate in this program certify they have completed any agency required training on de-escalation techniques, use of force, and alternatives to use of force in the year prior to retirement.Submitted
12Version 1Ogles (TN)RepublicanPrevents any employee of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms from having the ability to purchase their service weapon.Submitted
13Version 1Raskin (MD)DemocratRequires the addition of a microstamp enabled firing pin for handguns authorized for purchase.Submitted
14Version 1Phillips (MN)DemocratAuthorizes $50 million to create and operate “Pathways to Policing” programs to provide financial support to law enforcement candidates who otherwise face barriers in obtaining necessary law enforcement education and training. Funding is prioritized for efforts to build diverse police forces that represent the communities they serve. Authorizes $50 million for the Department of Justice to operate nationwide law enforcement marketing and recruitment campaigns.Submitted
15Version 2Tokuda (HI)DemocratRevised Prevents purchases for officers who are either: 1) under investigation for or charged with willfully depriving a person of a right or privilege protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States; or 2) under investigation by an Office of Inspector General. Provides exceptions to these limitations if no wrongdoing is found under an investigation or if charges are dismissed.Revised
16Version 2Gottheimer (NJ)DemocratRevised Adds a sense of Congress that the funds received should be used for gun violence prevention.Revised
17Version 1Tokuda (HI)DemocratEstablishes a mental health initiative for Federal law enforcement officers using the revenue from sales under this Act. This initiative would coordinate efforts among Federal law enforcement agencies to improve delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for officers.Submitted
18Version 1Nickel (NC)DemocratRequires an officer to undergo a background check through the national instant criminal background check system within 30 days before purchasing a retired handgun under this section.Submitted
19Version 1Rosendale (MT)RepublicanExpands the types of weapons officers are allowed to purchases to include all retired firearms.Made in Order
20Version 2Crockett (TX)DemocratRevised Excludes federal law enforcement officers from qualifying to purchase a firearm under this act if they have been been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.Revised
21Version 1Pascrell (NJ)DemocratDefines "good standing" to align with the State of New Jersey's implementation of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004.Submitted
22Version 1Pascrell (NJ)DemocratEmpowers GSA to issue a issue rule that would ensure a federal law enforcement officer meets similar requirements of a retired law enforcement officer or qualified retired law enforcement officer to benefit from the bill.Submitted
23Version 1Moskowitz (FL)DemocratWithdrawn Clarifies that any handguns purchased were not used in a mass shooting in which four or more individuals were injured.Withdrawn
24Version 1Ogles (TN)RepublicanLate Prevents any officer, agent, or employee of the Internal Revenue Service from having the ability to purchase their service weapon.Submitted
25Version 1Boebert (CO)RepublicanLate Prevents liberal states from imposing unnecessary wait periods for the purchase of retired handguns by federal law enforcement officers.Submitted
26Version 1Kamlager-Dove (CA)DemocratLate Revises the requirements to ensure that the officer has not more than 2 instances of misconduct or unethical behavior recorded in the personnel file of the officer.Submitted
27Version 1Torres (CA)DemocratLate Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow Byrne-JAG Funds to support Public Safety Communicators.Submitted
28Version 1Torres (CA)DemocratLate Withdrawn Strikes certain clauses to express support for Federal and local law enforcement officers, including officers of the United States Capitol Police, and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle such agencies.Withdrawn
29Version 1Gosar (AZ)RepublicanLate Allowing American citizens to purchase a handgun or service weapon 1 month after the expiration of the 6 month period.Submitted

Committee Votes

Rules Committee Record Vote No. 55

Motion by Mrs. Fischbach to report the rule. Adopted: 8–3 

Majority Member
Vote
Mr. Burgess
Yea
Mr. Reschenthaler
Yea
Mrs. Fischbach
Yea
Mr. Massie
No Vote
Mr. Norman
Yea
Mr. Roy
Yea
Mrs. Houchin
Yea
Mr. Langworthy
Yea
Mr. Cole, Chairman
Yea
Minority Member
Vote
Mr. McGovern
Nay
Ms. Scanlon
Nay
Mr. Neguse
No Vote
Ms. Leger Fernández
Nay