Jake Laird Act of 2019

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Bill Number

HR 2786

Introduced

May 16, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Topics

Administrative remedies Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Criminal justice information and records Criminal procedure and sentencing Firearms and explosives Law enforcement administration and funding Mental health Violent crime

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Summary

Jake Laird Act of 2019

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.

Actions

Jun 26, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 16, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 16, 2019

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3851)
May 16, 2019

Introduced in House

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