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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.
2/14/2025, 1:33 PM
Summary of Bill HR 545
Bill 119 hr 545, also known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order Study Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of gun violence in the United States. The bill directs the Attorney General to conduct a study on the effectiveness of extreme risk protection orders in reducing gun violence.
Extreme risk protection orders, also known as red flag laws, allow law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. These orders are intended to prevent tragedies such as mass shootings and suicides.
The study mandated by the bill will examine the impact of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence, as well as their effectiveness in protecting public safety. The Attorney General will be required to submit a report to Congress detailing the findings of the study. In addition to studying the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to gun violence prevention. This legislation is part of ongoing efforts to address the issue of gun violence in the United States and promote public safety.
Extreme risk protection orders, also known as red flag laws, allow law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. These orders are intended to prevent tragedies such as mass shootings and suicides.
The study mandated by the bill will examine the impact of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence, as well as their effectiveness in protecting public safety. The Attorney General will be required to submit a report to Congress detailing the findings of the study. In addition to studying the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to gun violence prevention. This legislation is part of ongoing efforts to address the issue of gun violence in the United States and promote public safety.
Congressional Summary of HR 545
This bill directs the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the Department of Justice to study the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence.
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Current Status of Bill HR 545
Bill HR 545 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 545 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025. Bill HR 545's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 16, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 545
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 545
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.
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.
Comments

Cielo Graves
598
1 year ago
I think it's good that they're looking into this. It could make a difference.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 545
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