Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 23, 2017)
Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the sale, transfer to, receipt of, or possession of a firearm by a person who is subject to a gun violence prevention order. A gun violence prevention order is a court order that prohibits an individual from owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm.
The bill authorizes the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to make grants to states that have in effect legislation that: (1) authorizes a family member, or a law enforcement officer, to apply for a gun violence prevention order against an individual who may pose a significant risk to themselves or others; (2) authorizes a law enforcement officer to temporarily seize firearms from that individual, subject to a warrant; and (3) requires law enforcement agencies to comply with certain requirements.
What just happenedMay 23, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 23, 2017
- May 23, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 23, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - May 23, 2017IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4429)
- May 23, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 23, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House