Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 4, 2019)
Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
This bill authorizes and establishes procedures for federal courts to issue extreme risk protection orders.
An extreme risk protection order is a federal court order that prohibits a person from purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition.
A family or household member, or a law enforcement officer, may petition for an extreme risk protection order with respect to an individual who poses a risk to themselves or others.
The bill also expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from purchasing, shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition. Specifically, it adds, as a new category, persons who are subject to an extreme risk protection order.
What just happenedJun 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 4, 2019
- Jun 28, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jun 4, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 4, 2019IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4223)
- Jun 4, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 4, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House