To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

This bill would require Washington, D.C. to let Members of Congress carry a concealed gun in the city if they are allowed to do so in their home state. To qualify, they must not be barred by federal law from having a gun, they must have a valid state license (or otherwise be allowed to carry in their state), and they must carry a photo ID. “Member of Congress” includes Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner. The change would take effect as soon as the bill becomes law.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner.
• What changes: D.C. must accept their home state concealed-carry status, as long as they’re not prohibited by federal law and have photo ID.
• When: Immediately upon enactment.