U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) is investigating whether the GOP representative. Andy Harris
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“The USCP is investigating the matter,” officials confirmed to HuffPost and CBS Baltimore.
Following the deadly pro-Trump siege at the Capitol earlier this month, magnetometers and other security measures have been installed outside the chamber.
A HuffPost reporter witnessed Harris turn on the metal detectors as he tried to enter the room Thursday.
When an officer with a metal detection wand scanned him, a firearm was spotted next to Harris, hidden by his coat, according to the dam. The reporter witnessed an officer signaling to a security officer that Harris had a firearm on him, pointing to his own weapon.
A Capitol official later confirmed to the dam that Harris was carrying a weapon.
When asked for comments, Harris’ office said in a statement: “Because the life of his family and his family has been threatened by someone who has been released pending trial, for reasons of security, the congressman never confirms whether he or anyone with whom he carries a firearm for self-defense.As a matter of public record, he has a Maryland pistol permit.And the congressman always complies with the house and the fun. The congressman has never brought a firearm to the floor of the House. “
Lawmakers are allowed to carry weapons in their offices and on the Capitol premises, but are prohibited from carrying firearms on the floor of the house.
After refusing entry, Harris asked Rep. John Katko
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According to HuffPost, Harris left the area and returned about ten minutes later. He did not fire the magnetometer the second time and was allowed to enter the floor of the House to vote a resignation to allow the army to withdraw. General Lloyd Austin
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Tensions rose last week when numerous Republican lawmakers refused to join to new security measures for the House of Representatives, which prompted the President Nancy Pelosi
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However, these fines have not yet entered into force. The House will not vote to enact them until it returns to the session the week of Feb. 2, according to a Pelosi spokesman.
Confidence between the two sides has reached an all-time low after the attack. Some lawmakers are concerned about colleagues who may carry guns; a Republican, Rep. Madison Cawthorn (NC), confirmed she was armed during the riot.
First-term Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert (Colo.), Te inflexible state about wanting to take his weapon to the Capitol precinct.
On Thursday, HuffPost reported that Boebert and his Republican colleagues, Reps. Andy Biggs (Ariz.) And Rick Allen
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