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Rudy Yakym (R-IN)

Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act

H.R. 9719 · House bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Republican bill with 33 Republican cosponsors · See all 33 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act and was introduced in the House on July 16, 2026. It allows people to possess a firearm in certain units and facilities of the Federal Government. Specifically, it creates an exception to firearm prohibitions for certain exempted areas. To qualify, the individual must not be prohibited by law from possessing a firearm and must comply with the laws of the State where the area is located. The exempted areas include specific federal lands and facilities that are open to visitors and invitees.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +8

    Would gun owners be better off under this?

    The bill directly benefits gun owners by allowing them to carry firearms in many federal land areas.

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect the right to own guns?

    The bill expands Second Amendment rights by authorizing firearm possession in many federal lands.

  • Scored +5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill primarily impacts rural areas where many of the listed federal lands are located.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?

    The bill reduces gun control by allowing firearm possession in federal lands where it was previously restricted.

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill adjusts federal law regarding firearm possession on federal lands.

  • Scored -2

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill may reduce environmental protections by allowing firearms in various federal land units.