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BillHR 8297 · 119

District of Columbia Firearm Freedom Act

Introduced
Apr 15, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 15, 2026

Bill Summary

Repeals many District of Columbia laws related to firearms, allowing people to more easily buy, own, and carry guns in Washington D.C. Removes restrictions on firearm registration and concealed carry.

Sponsored By

Dan Crenshaw
Republican · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 15, 2026
  3. Apr 15, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects residents and visitors of Washington D.C., potentially increasing their access to firearms and changing the city's gun laws to be more similar to those in other parts of the country, particularly affecting gun owners and those who interact with them.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform
IntroducedApr 15, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Rights
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.