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Study on Effectiveness of Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Reducing Gun Violence

This legislation mandates the Attorney General to conduct a comprehensive federal study on the effectiveness of extreme risk protection orders (often known as Red Flag Laws) in reducing gun violence. The law itself does not change existing gun regulations but commissions research. The findings, due within one year, will inform future policy decisions regarding public safety and gun control measures.
Key points
Directs the Attorney General to conduct a federal study on the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders.
The study aims to determine how effective these orders are in reducing incidents of gun violence.
The results must be delivered within one year to provide data for future legislative action concerning public safety.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_850
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Process start date: 2023-02-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_850.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Directs the Attorney General to conduct a federal study on the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders.
  • The study aims to determine how effective these orders are in reducing incidents of gun violence.
  • The results must be delivered within one year to provide data for future legislative action concerning public safety.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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