Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2022
This bill authorizes and establishes procedures for federal courts to issue federal extreme risk protection orders. Additionally, the bill establishes grants to support the implementation of extreme risk protection order laws at the state and local levels, extends federal firearms restrictions to individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders, and expands related data collection.
Extreme risk protection order laws, or red flag laws, generally allow certain individuals (e.g., law enforcement officers or family members) to petition a court for a temporary order that prohibits an at-risk individual from purchasing and possessing firearms.
Among its provisions, the bill
Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021
This bill authorizes and establishes procedures for federal courts to issue federal extreme risk protection orders.
A federal extreme risk protection order is a federal court order that prohibits a person from purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition.
A family or household member, or a law enforcement officer, may petition for a federal extreme risk protection order with respect to an individual who poses a risk to themselves or others.
The bill also expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from purchasing, shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition. Specifically, it adds, as a new category, persons who are subject to an extreme risk protection order.
Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021
This bill authorizes and establishes procedures for federal courts to issue extreme risk protection orders.
An extreme risk protection order is a federal court order that prohibits a person from purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition.
A family or household member, or a law enforcement officer, may petition for an extreme risk protection order with respect to an individual who poses a risk to themselves or others.
The bill also expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from purchasing, shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition. Specifically, it adds, as a new category, persons who are subject to an extreme risk protection order.
Res. 1153. (consideration: CR H5415-5429)
2377 and H.R. 7910. Provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 2377 and two hours of debate on H.R. 7910. Also provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 202 (Roll no. 255).
224 - 202 (Roll no. 255).
Res. 1153 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2377 and H.R. 7910. Provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 2377 and two hours of debate on H.R. 7910. Also provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.