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US HR7930

US HR7930
Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act


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Introduced
08/04/2020
In Committee
08/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act, aims to amend federal law to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms. It expands the definitions of "intimate partner" and "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" to include dating partners and other persons similarly situated to a spouse who are protected by state or tribal domestic violence laws. The bill also prohibits the sale of firearms to individuals subject to certain court orders and expands the list of persons subject to a restraining or similar order who are prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 08/04/2020)

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