Bills · HR 7447
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7447Crime and Law Enforcement
Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 9· LAST ACTION FEB 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tries to make the way states handle 'extreme risk protection orders' more consistent and effective. These orders, sometimes called 'red flag laws,' allow temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others. Currently, states might have different procedures and training, which can lead to confusion or inconsistent application.
If this bill becomes law, it would help states develop uniform training and guidelines, potentially making these orders more effective in preventing violence while also ensuring fairer processes. If it doesn't become law, states would continue to develop their own procedures independently, potentially leading to ongoing inconsistencies in how these critical crisis intervention tools are used.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants to States for technical assistance.
This establishes the core mechanism for the federal government to support state crisis intervention efforts.
PROVISION 02
Grants are for 1 year, between $200,000 and $500,000 per State.
This defines the duration and financial scope of the individual grants provided under the program.
PROVISION 03
Technical assistance is for law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, healthcare providers, educators, and ERPO-coordinating agencies.
This ensures a broad range of stakeholders involved in crisis intervention receive support and training.
PROVISION 04
The purpose of the assistance is to develop standardized extreme risk protection order (ERPO) training, curriculum, and implementation materials.
This focuses the bill's efforts specifically on ERPOs and aims to create consistent, evidence-based practices nationwide.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 9
Introduced in House
FEB 9
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7447
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 9, 2026
Last actionFeb 9, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026
House BillHR 7447Crime and Law Enforcement
Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 9, 2026
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