House Judiciary Committee advances multiple weapons bills, including knife-transport measure and concealed-carry reciprocity

The House Judiciary Committee on Friday voted to report a package of weapons-related measures to the full House, advancing legislation on knife transportation, law-enforcement firearm sales, national data reporting for background-check denials, and a national concealed-carry reciprocity bill, among others.

Committee members fronted sharp disagreements over public safety and states' rights during a marathon markup that included multiple recorded roll calls and several adopted amendments. Representative Jordan, the committee chair, led the session; Representative Raskin served as ranking member.

Why it matters: The votes send high-profile, politically charged measures to the House floor, where each bill could face further amendment or rejection. Several bills would change how states regulate firearms or how federal records are used to determine who may buy a gun — topics that intersect public-safety concerns, federalism and court precedents.

Votes at a glance

- HR 60, Knife Owners Protection Act of 2025 — amendment in the nature of a substitute adopted; committee ordered bill reported favorably (recorded vote: 13 ayes, 10 noes). Representative Biggs introduced and led debate in favor; Representative Raskin opposed, calling the bill “confusing and unnecessarily broad.”

- HR 2244, Leosin Reform Act of 2025 (Leoson/Leosa reforms) — amendment in the nature of a substitute adopted; bill ordered to be reported favorably (recorded vote: 13 ayes, 11 noes).

- HR 2240, Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data…