House Bill 7930
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 4, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7930
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the prohibition on firearm sale or transfer to, or purchase or possession by, an individual who is subject to a court order that restrains the individual from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of an intimate partner. Specifically, the bill revises the elements of a qualifying court order. It also broadens the definitions of intimate partner and misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence.
August 4, 2020
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08/04/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
08/04/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:30 PM