H.R. 2598 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017
H.R. 2598 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 23, 2017, sponsored by Salud O. Carbajal with 144 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 23, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 144
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 135 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 23, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (May 23, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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