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Introduced
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
In Committee
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others pursuant to court orders for this purpose.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Extreme Risk Protection Order Grant Program, which provides funding to states, tribes, and local governments that enact legislation allowing courts to temporarily restrict firearm access for individuals deemed dangerous. The bill also amends federal law to prohibit individuals subject to these court orders from possessing firearms and requires the Attorney General to include information about these orders in national crime databases. Overall, the bill aims to support state and local efforts to remove firearms from individuals who pose a risk of harm to themselves or others.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Dianne Feinstein (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Laphonza Butler (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Brian Schatz (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S235) (on 02/02/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/247/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s247/BILLS-118s247is.pdf |
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