H.R.2255 — Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025
House Roll Call
H.R.2255
| Bill | H.R.2255 — Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 234 / Nay 182 / Present 0 / Not Voting 17 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| D | 20 | 182 | 0 | 11 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 2255 - Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025
The Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 (HR 2255) aims to facilitate the purchase of service weapons for federal law enforcement officers by allowing them to acquire their issued firearms upon retirement or separation from service. This legislation addresses the need for retired officers to maintain access to the weapons they are trained to use, thereby enhancing their safety and security post-service.
Key Provisions:
- The bill authorizes federal law enforcement officers to purchase their service weapons at a price determined by the federal agency employing them at the time of retirement or separation.
- It mandates that the sale of these firearms must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing firearm sales and transfers.
- The legislation specifies that the purchase option applies to officers who have served a minimum of 10 years in a federal law enforcement capacity.
Funding and Authorities: While the bill does not allocate specific funding, it establishes the framework for federal agencies to manage the sale of firearms to retiring officers. Agencies will be responsible for determining the sale price and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Agencies Affected: The bill primarily impacts federal law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and other departments employing federal law enforcement officers.
Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are federal law enforcement officers who are retiring or separating from service, as well as their families, who may benefit from the enhanced safety measures associated with continued access to familiar service weapons.
Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 2255 was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. The timeline for subsequent actions remains to be determined as the bill progresses through the legislative process.
Yea (234)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
J
John Mannion
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (182)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
