H.R. 4207 · 116th Congress

Justice for Victims of School Shootings Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2019-08-23
Latest action
2019-09-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Summary

Justice for Victims of School Shootings Act

This bill establishes additional criminal penalties for discharging or attempting to discharge a firearm in a school zone. In addition, it revises the applicable definition of school to include colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions.