House Bill 3076
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 4, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3076
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
Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
This bill authorizes and establishes procedures for federal courts to issue extreme risk protection orders.
An extreme risk protection order is a federal court order that prohibits a person from purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition.
A family or household member, or a law enforcement officer, may petition for an extreme risk protection order with respect to an individual who poses a risk to themselves or others.
The bill also expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from purchasing, shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition. Specifically, it adds, as a new category, persons who are subject to an extreme risk protection order.
June 4, 2019
06/28/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
06/04/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/04/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4223)
06/04/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:32:27 AM