hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Allows federal officers to buy their retired service firearms.
Sen. Cornyn (R-TX) and 11 Republican co-sponsors.
Introduced in Senate, referred to Judiciary Committee.
This bill proposes a new program allowing current and retired federal law enforcement officers to purchase their used service firearms directly from their agency. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the bill with eleven co-sponsors. Currently, the bill is in the Senate Judiciary Committee, meaning it's undergoing review and must be approved before it can be considered by the full Senate.
Introduced Mar 17, 2026
The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 17, 2026, and sent to the Committee on the Judiciary. For it to become law, the committee must approve it, then both the full Senate and the House of Representatives must pass it, and finally, the President must sign it.
If passed, federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI or DEA would need to establish a program within one year to sell retired firearms to eligible officers. Officers could purchase a firearm they were issued, provided the purchase happens within six months of the gun's retirement and they are in good standing with their agency. The cost would be based on the firearm's 'salvage value,' which accounts for its age and condition.
Supporters Say
Supporters likely believe this bill appropriately recognizes and supports federal law enforcement officers.
Critics Say
Critics might raise concerns about the transfer of government-issued firearms to private citizens.