H.R.2598: Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017

About This Bill

  • Introduced May 23, 2017
  • Latest Major Action May 23, 2017

Bill Cosponsors

144 (135 Democrats, 9 Republicans)

Bill Version

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)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 18 statements associated with H.R.2598.

Bill Actions

Date Description
May 23, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 23, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 23, 2017

Introduced in the House by Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.)

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