Bill Summary
The "Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025" allows federal law enforcement officers, including those who are retired, to purchase their retired service firearms from the federal agency that issued them. The act mandates that the General Services Administrator implement a program for these purchases within one year of its enactment.
Key provisions include:
- **Eligibility**: Officers can buy their firearms within six months of retirement, provided they are in good standing with their agency.
- **Pricing**: The firearms will be sold at their salvage value, which reflects the age and condition of the weapon.
- **Definitions**: The act specifies terms such as "federal law enforcement officer," "firearm," "retired firearm," and "salvage value" to clarify the scope and application of the legislation.
Overall, this legislation aims to facilitate the transfer of retired service weapons back to the officers who used them while ensuring that the process is regulated and the firearms are sold at a fair value.
Possible Impacts
The "Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025" could affect people in the following ways:
1. **Economic Impact for Federal Law Enforcement Officers**: The legislation allows federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons at salvage value, which is likely significantly lower than market prices for similar firearms. This could provide financial relief for officers who want to own their service weapons, fostering a sense of ownership and connection to their past service while offering them a cost-effective option.
2. **Enhanced Security and Personal Preparedness**: By enabling officers to purchase their retired firearms, the legislation may lead to increased personal security for those officers. Many former law enforcement personnel may feel more equipped to protect themselves and their families, particularly if they live in areas with higher crime rates. This could also foster a sense of safety and preparedness within their communities.
3. **Potential for Misuse or Safety Concerns**: While the legislation is designed to allow responsible officers to purchase their service weapons, there may be concerns regarding the potential misuse of these firearms. If an officer is not in good standing or if there are lapses in judgment, there could be implications for public safety. Additionally, the sale of retired firearms at salvage value could raise concerns about the oversight of these transactions and lead to arguments about firearm access and safety regulations.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2255 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2255
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 19, 2025
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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AN ACT
To allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service
weapons, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025''.
SEC. 2. PURCHASE OF RETIRED FIREARMS BY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall establish a
program under which a Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a
retired firearm from the Federal agency that issued the firearm to such
officer.
(b) Limitations.--A Federal law enforcement officer may purchase a
retired firearm under subsection (a) if--
(1) the purchase is made during the six-month period
beginning on the date the firearm was so retired; and
(2) with respect to such purchase, the officer is in good
standing with the Federal agency that employs or employed such
officer.
(c) Cost.--A firearm purchased under this section shall be sold at
the salvage value for such firearm taking into account the age and
condition of the firearm.
(d) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``Federal law enforcement officer'' has the
meaning given that term in section 115(c)(1) of title 18,
United States Code, and includes a retired Federal law
enforcement officer;
(2) the term ``firearm'' has the meaning given that term in
section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, excluding any
machinegun (as defined in section 921(a)(24) of such title) not
lawfully possessed before section 922(o) of such title took
effect;
(3) the term ``retired firearm'' means any firearm that has
been declared surplus by the applicable agency; and
(4) the term ``salvage value'' means the value of an asset
after it has become useless to the owner or the amount expected
to be obtained when a fixed asset is disposed of at the end of
its useful life.
Passed the House of Representatives May 15, 2025.
Attest:
KEVIN F. MCCUMBER,
Clerk.