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.

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Bill Number

HR 8278

Introduced

Jul 1, 2022

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Firearms and explosives Government studies and investigations Violent crime

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Summary

This bill directs the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the Department of Justice to study the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence.

Actions

Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jul 1, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 1, 2022

Introduced in House

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