Search Results: keywords:"extreme risk protection orders"

  • H. RES. 1282 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3018) to authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:239

    H. RES. 1282 allows the House of Representatives to consider the bill H.R. 3018, which is about authorizing extreme risk protection orders. The resolution waives all formal objections against considering the bill and any of its parts, allowing it to be read...

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    H. RES. 1282 is about letting the House talk about a plan called H.R. 3018, which would create special rules to help keep people safe from risks. This plan lets them skip some steps and talk about it for only an hour, so they can decide if it should go back to the committee for more changes or not.

  • H. R. 8763 — To provide grants to States to encourage the implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,698

    H.R. 8763, also known as the "Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2024" or "MASS Act of 2024," aims to provide grants to states to support the implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements. The bill outlines standards for who can be classified as prohibited individuals...

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    The "Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2024" wants to help states make rules for people to get licenses if they want to have guns, to ensure everyone is safe. It also tries to check carefully who gets these licenses and lets family members tell a judge if they think someone should not have a gun because they might cause harm.

  • H. R. 8907 — To reform Federal firearms laws, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:6,797

    H.R. 8907, also known as the “Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2024,” aims to reform federal firearms laws to enhance safety and prevent gun-related incidents. The bill introduces new regulations on firearm sales, including background checks and limits on handgun...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8907 is a plan to make gun rules safer by checking people's backgrounds before they buy guns and by making sure guns are stored safely, especially so kids can't reach them. It also lets judges take away guns from people who might be dangerous for a little while.

  • S. 4131 — To reform Federal firearms laws, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:6,782

    S. 4131, also known as the "Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2024," proposes reforms to federal firearms laws. The bill requires stricter background checks for firearms transfers, limits the purchase of multiple handguns, and establishes a grant program to support...

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    S. 4131 is a plan that wants to make gun laws stronger by checking people more carefully before they buy guns, stopping people from buying too many handguns at once, and helping keep guns away from people who might be dangerous. It also wants people to tell the police if their guns are lost or stolen and not let kids play with guns on their own.