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Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2025
2/5/2025, 1:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 223
Bill 119 HR 223, also known as the "Prohibition of Funding for Federal Red Flag Orders Act," aims to prevent the use of federal funds for the implementation and enforcement of red flag laws. Red flag laws allow for the temporary confiscation of firearms from individuals who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.
The bill specifically targets the funding of federal red flag orders, which have been a controversial topic in recent years. Supporters argue that red flag laws can help prevent gun violence and protect individuals from harm, while opponents argue that they infringe on Second Amendment rights and can lead to potential abuses of power.
If passed, this bill would effectively block the federal government from using any resources to carry out red flag orders, leaving the enforcement of such laws up to individual states. This could have significant implications for the future of gun control measures in the United States. Overall, Bill 119 HR 223 represents a significant pushback against the implementation of red flag laws at the federal level, highlighting the ongoing debate over gun control and individual rights in the United States.
The bill specifically targets the funding of federal red flag orders, which have been a controversial topic in recent years. Supporters argue that red flag laws can help prevent gun violence and protect individuals from harm, while opponents argue that they infringe on Second Amendment rights and can lead to potential abuses of power.
If passed, this bill would effectively block the federal government from using any resources to carry out red flag orders, leaving the enforcement of such laws up to individual states. This could have significant implications for the future of gun control measures in the United States. Overall, Bill 119 HR 223 represents a significant pushback against the implementation of red flag laws at the federal level, highlighting the ongoing debate over gun control and individual rights in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 223
Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2025
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce red flag laws. The term red flag law means a risk-based, temporary, and preemptive protective order that authorizes the removal of a firearm without due process.
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Current Status of Bill HR 223
Bill HR 223 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 7, 2025. Bill HR 223 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 7, 2025. Bill HR 223's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 7, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 223
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 223
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 223
To prohibit funding for the implementation and enforcement of Federal red flag orders.
To prohibit funding for the implementation and enforcement of Federal red flag orders.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 223
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