House Bill 511
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 11, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
511
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act
This bill expands the categories of individuals who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm, particularly with respect to individuals who have been convicted of stalking or who are subject to certain restraining orders involving an intimate partner.
January 11, 2019
02/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/11/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/11/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:02:55 PM