Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6747
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Protecting Our Communities and Rights Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 7, 2018
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Sep 7, 2018
Latest Action
Sep 7, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6747
Congress
115
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.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Protecting Our Communities and Rights Act of 2018

This bill authorizes state grants to implement laws that permit courts to issue extreme risk protection orders. An extreme risk protection order is a state court order that prohibits an individual from purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm.

Additionally, the bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm or ammunition. Specifically, it adds a new category of prohibited persons—persons who are subject to a court order that restrains them from possessing a firearm.

Text (1)
September 7, 2018
Actions (2)
09/07/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
09/07/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:35 PM