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S.1212: Gun Violence Prevention Order Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 24, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (18 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 24, 2017
Bill Summary
Gun Violence Prevention Order Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit firearm sale or transfer to or receipt or possession 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2018 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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| May 24, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3147-3148)
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| May 24, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |