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Armed Forces Carry Rights Protection Act of 2026

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8680 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
11
Latest action
May 7, 2026

What it does

The Armed Forces Carry Rights Protection Act of 2026 would amend existing defense laws to create a default assumption that service members are permitted to carry their personal firearms on military bases when not on duty.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    May 7, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · May 7, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

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