Repeals the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, which makes it a federal crime to knowingly possess a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school. Strikes the law's provisions from Title 18 of the U.S. Code, including the separate criminal penalty for school-zone firearm possession, and removes related definitions of "school" and "school zone." State and local laws restricting firearms near schools would remain in place and unaffected. Federal prosecution of gun possession near schools would no longer be available as a standalone charge after enactment.
Civil Liberties
- Firearm possession within 1,000 feet of schools — Federal prohibition removed
Criminal Justice & Due Process
- Federal criminal penalty for school-zone gun possession — Repealed
Congressional Summary
Safe Students Act This bill repeals provisions of federal criminal law that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-08-29
- Date Added
- 2026-05-23
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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