House Bill 1441
117th Congress(2021-2022)
No Guns for Abusers Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 26, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1441
Congress
117
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
No Guns for Abusers Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants for states, local governments, and tribal governments to implement procedures to remove firearms from individuals who are charged with or convicted of domestic violence or subject to a domestic violence protective order.
The National Institute of Justice must report on best practices for implementing such procedures, and DOJ must submit federal legislative recommendations in accordance with the best practices.
February 26, 2021
04/28/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/26/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:01 PM