Federal Protective Service Reform Act of 2023

The Federal Protective Service Reform Act of 2023 allows contract security personnel protecting General Services Administration (GSA)-owned buildings to carry firearms and detain individuals without a warrant for certain offenses. Specifically, these officers may detain people for crimes witnessed on-site or for serious federal crimes they reasonably suspect, but only within the protected building or immediate area. The bill also establishes minimum training standards for these personnel and requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress within 180 days about staffing levels, security needs, and risks at federal buildings. This reform directly affects GSA security contractors and federal building safety protocols.