Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2023
Latest Action
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. McBath. Petition No: 118-13. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2024062613?Page=2">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
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GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2023 (H.R. 3018) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at establishing a federal framework for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). These orders allow certain individuals or authorities to petition a court to temporarily restrict access to firearms by persons deemed to pose a significant risk of harm to themselves or others. The bill falls under the policy area of Crime and Law Enforcement. As of the latest update on June 26, 2024, a motion to discharge the committee was filed, indicating efforts to bring the bill to the House floor for consideration. However, the bill's status is marked as Failed / Expired, and the full text and official summary are not available in the source data, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions.
H.R. 3018 proposes a federal mechanism for Extreme Risk Protection Orders to address firearm-related risks, but it has not advanced past committee and is currently expired.
- The bill aims to create a federal system for issuing Extreme Risk Protection Orders to temporarily restrict firearm access for individuals posing a danger.
- A motion to discharge the committee was filed to bring the bill to the House floor, reflecting some legislative activity despite its expired status.
- No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed understanding of the bill's specific provisions or enforcement mechanisms.
['Courts and law enforcement agencies that would implement ERPOs', 'Individuals at risk of harming themselves or others through firearm access', 'Communities potentially affected by firearm violence']
['Lack of available full text and summary limits clarity on implementation details and enforcement authority', 'Potential challenges in balancing due process rights with public safety in issuing ERPOs', 'Uncertainty about funding mechanisms and oversight provisions due to missing information']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and is categorized under Crime and Law Enforcement. A discharge petition was filed to bypass committee consideration, indicating some legislative interest. However, the bill ultimately failed or expired without further action. No additional legislative history or debate details are provided.
Hidden impact flags detected: 2
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['Potential reduction in firearm-related injuries or deaths if ERPOs are effectively implemented', 'Increased workload for courts and law enforcement agencies tasked with processing and enforcing ERPOs', 'Possible legal challenges or appeals related to the issuance of ERPOs']
The absence of the full bill text and official summary restricts comprehensive transparency and oversight analysis. Monitoring the legislative process for motions to discharge and committee actions is important to understand the bill's progress. Due process safeguards and enforcement details should be closely examined if the bill is reintroduced or considered in the future.
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