H.R. 4186 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
H.R. 4186 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Oct 31, 2017, sponsored by James A. Himes with 21 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
- Oct 31, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection 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
James A. Himes (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 31, 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. (Nov 17, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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