Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

7 U.S.C. § 2274a

Firearm authority of employees conducting field work in remote locations

On and after , the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to permit employees of the United States Department of Agriculture to carry and use firearms for personal protection while conducting field work in remote locations in the performance of their official duties.

Pub. L. 108–447, div. A, title VII, § 742118 Stat. 2844(, , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:

Pub.L. 108–199, div. A, title VII, § 745118 Stat. 37, , .

Pub.L. 108–7, div. A, title VII, § 753117 Stat. 45, , .