Bills · HR 545
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 545Firearms and explosivesViolent crime
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.
INTRO JAN 16· LAST ACTION JAN 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to provide evidence-based information on a specific approach to gun violence prevention: the effectiveness of 'extreme risk protection orders,' often known as 'red flag laws.' If the bill passes, the resulting study could offer valuable data to inform ongoing debates about gun control and public safety, potentially influencing future legislative decisions.
Without this bill, there might be less comprehensive federal research specifically on this topic, leaving policymakers and the public to rely on a mix of state-level data or anecdotal evidence when discussing these laws. The findings could either bolster support for these laws by showing they are effective or raise questions about their current implementation if they are found to be less impactful, providing a more informed basis for policy choices.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Attorney General, through the Bureau of Justice Assistance, to conduct a study.
This assigns responsibility for the study to a specific federal agency with relevant expertise.
PROVISION 02
The study must focus on the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders in reducing gun violence.
This clearly defines the scope and purpose of the research, ensuring it addresses a key question.
PROVISION 03
The study must be completed and presented no later than one year after the bill becomes law.
This sets a clear and relatively swift timeline for the completion of the research, ensuring timely information.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 16
Introduced in House
JAN 16
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 545
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Last actionJan 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025
House BillHR 545Firearms and explosivesViolent crime
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.
INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 16, 2025
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