What does Preamble of Police Officers Protecting Children Act do?

This bill aims to permit specific qualified and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms. The stated purpose is to enable these officers to protect children within school zones.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Police Officers Protecting Children Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Police Officers Protecting Children Act'.

What does CERTAIN QUALIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND RETIRED LAW of Police Officers Protecting Children Act do?

This section amends Section 922(q) of Title 18, United States Code. The amendment adds provisions allowing qualified law enforcement officers and qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry and discharge a concealed firearm in a school zone. The qualifications for these officers are defined in sections 926B and 926C. The amendments involve striking 'or' and redesignating clauses within paragraph (2)(B) and adding clauses to paragraph (3)(B).

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Police Officers Protecting Children Act

Last updated: 4/30/2025 · Introduced: 4/30/2025

Author: Randy Weber (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows qualified and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones.
The bill amends federal law to permit these officers to carry and discharge concealed firearms within school zones.
Eligibility for carrying concealed firearms in school zones is defined by existing qualifications for law enforcement officers.

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