H.R. 2670 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act
H.R. 2670 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 25, 2017, sponsored by Anthony G. Brown with 86 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 25, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 86
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the prohibition on firearm sale or transfer to or purchase or possession by an individual who is subject to a court order that restrains the individual from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of an intimate partner. Specifically, the bill revises the elements of a qualifying court order.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Anthony G. Brown (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 86 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 25, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Jul 11, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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