To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others new tools to prevent gun violence.
Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the sale, transfer to, receipt of, or possession of a firearm by a person who is subject to a gun violence prevention order. A gun violence prevention order is a court order that prohibits an individual from owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm.
The bill authorizes the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to make grants to states that have in effect legislation that: (1) authorizes a family member, or a law enforcement officer, to apply for a gun violence prevention order against an individual who may pose a significant risk to themselves or others; (2) authorizes a law enforcement officer to temporarily seize firearms from that individual, subject to a warrant; and (3) requires law enforcement agencies to comply with certain requirements.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4429)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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