Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 14, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 1287
No Guns for Abusers Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 14, 2019)
No Guns for Abusers Act of 2019
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants for state and local governments to implement procedures to remove firearms from individuals who are charged with or convicted of domestic violence or subject to a domestic violence protective order.
Additionally, the bill sets forth the following requirements:
- the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) must report to Congress on best practices for implementing such procedures,
- the NIJ must contract with nongovernmental entities to study the comparative effectiveness of such procedures, and
- DOJ must submit federal legislative recommendations in accordance with the best practices.
What just happenedMar 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15](D-CA)Sponsor
34 cosponsors34 D
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 14, 2019
- Mar 25, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House