HOUSE 1906117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 5/18/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-18Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2021-03-16Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-03-16Introduced in House
- 2021-03-16Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-16 (00)
Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2021
This bill extends federal firearms-related restrictions to individuals who are convicted of misdemeanor stalking offenses. The bill also broadens the scope of domestic violence offenses and court orders that trigger federal firearms-related restrictions.
Cosponsors (2)
- Donald Payne (D-NJ)
- John Yarmuth (D-KY)
Subjects
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Child safety and welfare
- Crime prevention
- Crime victims
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Firearms and explosives
- Lawyers and legal services
- Marriage and family status
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