House Bill 5717
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Jake Laird Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 9, 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
5717
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Jake Laird Act of 2018
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states to implement laws that authorize a law enforcement officer to seize firearms from a person if there is probable cause to believe the person is dangerous.
May 9, 2018
06/05/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
05/09/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/09/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:34 PM