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- H.R.1236
H.R.1236: Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 10, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
211 (209 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 14, 2019
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| Sept. 15, 2019 | 9th |
Bill Summary
Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019 This bill addresses extreme risk protection order laws. Extreme risk protection order laws, or red flag laws, generally allow certain individuals (e.g., law enforcement officers or family members) to petition a court for a temporary order that prohibits an at-risk individual from purchasing and possessing firearms. First, the bill establishes a grant program to help states and Indian tribes implement...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 10, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.
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| Sept. 10, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Sept. 10, 2019 |
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
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| March 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Feb. 14, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) |