H.R. 3115 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Enhancing Safety at Military Installations Act
H.R. 3115 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jul 20, 2015, sponsored by Scott DesJarlais with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 20, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Enhancing Safety at Military Installations Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to issue a new directive authorizing trained military personnel to carry military-issued firearms on military bases and Armed Forces recruitment facilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Scott DesJarlais (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 70 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 20, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Sep 8, 2015)
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- H.R. 91: Veterans Identification Card Act 2015
- S. 2082: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2015
- S. 1356: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
- H.R. 2693: To designate the arboretum at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia…
- H.R. 644: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015
- H.R. 3262: To provide for the conveyance of land of the Illiana Health Care System of the Department of…
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Armed Services Committee
More
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