H.R. 1441 · 117th Congress
No Guns for Abusers Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Eric Swalwell
- Introduced
- 2021-02-26
- Latest action
- 2021-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
No Guns for Abusers Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants for states, local governments, and tribal governments to implement procedures to remove firearms from individuals who are charged with or convicted of domestic violence or subject to a domestic violence protective order.
The National Institute of Justice must report on best practices for implementing such procedures, and DOJ must submit federal legislative recommendations in accordance with the best practices.