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Proposed Study on Extreme Risk Protection Orders

Original title: To direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence, and for other purposes.

January 16, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Jan 16, 2025

Lead sponsor

Ritchie Torres

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill initiates a federal research project that could influence future national policy regarding the temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Attorney General

The Attorney General is required to oversee and conduct the research study if the bill is enacted.

House Committee on the Judiciary

The committee is responsible for reviewing, debating, and potentially advancing the bill.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill directs the U.S. Attorney General to conduct a formal study evaluating how effective 's' are at reducing gun violence. The study would be submitted to Congress for review.

Why It Matters

The bill initiates a federal research project that could influence future national policy regarding the temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an extreme risk protection order?

Often called 'red flag' laws, these are court orders that allow for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals who are determined to pose a significant danger to themselves or others.

Does this bill change current gun laws?

No, this bill only mandates a study to gather data; it does not enact new regulations or change existing firearm laws.

Key Facts

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Focus on Data-Driven Policy

The bill reflects a legislative trend toward requiring federal research before implementing or modifying controversial public safety measures.

Attorney General

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on the Judiciary“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

organizationBureau of Justice Assistance Map →

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personAttorney General“The official tasked with conducting the study.”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary Map →

personMr. Torres of New York Map →

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