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H.R.2598: Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 23, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 23, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
144 (135 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 23, 2017
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 23, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 23, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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May 23, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) |