H.R. 1236 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
H.R. 1236 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 14, 2019, sponsored by Salud O. Carbajal with 211 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 211
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019 This bill addresses extreme risk protection order laws. Extreme risk protection order laws, or red flag laws, generally allow certain individuals (e.g., law enforcement officers or family members) to petition a court for a temporary order that prohibits an at-risk individual from purchasing and possessing firearms.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 209 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16. (Sep 10, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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