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House vote: H.R. 2377 // June 9, 2022

Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2022

Sponsor: Lucy McBath (D-GA)

This bill authorizes and establishes procedures for federal courts to issue federal extreme risk protection orders. Additionally, the bill establishes grants to support the implementation of extreme risk protection order laws at the state and local levels, extends federal firearms restrictions to individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders, and expands related data collection. , law enforcement officers or family members) to petition a court for a temporary order that prohibits an at-risk individual from purchasing and possessing firearms.

Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

219 votes, representing 130,479,470 people50.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

199 votes, representing 120,359,599 people46.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon21950.1%
NayLost19946.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.7%