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Strengthening Protection for Domestic Violence Victims Against Firearms Access.

This House Resolution acknowledges the deadly link between domestic violence and firearm use, which is involved in the majority of intimate partner homicides. It urges Congress to immediately strengthen the criminal background check system and impose strict restrictions on firearm access for individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders. The goal is to increase citizen safety, especially for women, by making it harder for abusers to access weapons.
Key points
Calls for stricter rules: individuals under domestic violence restraining orders should have restricted access to firearms.
Requires strengthening the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to more effectively block gun sales to prohibited persons.
Pledge to fund research into the impact of firearms on domestic violence, particularly concerning ethnic minorities.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_837
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2025-10-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and to honor the memory of Gladys Ricart and other victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_837.

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 2025-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls for stricter rules: individuals under domestic violence restraining orders should have restricted access to firearms.
  • Requires strengthening the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to more effectively block gun sales to prohibited persons.
  • Pledge to fund research into the impact of firearms on domestic violence, particularly concerning ethnic minorities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].

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 2025-12-22.

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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Security Family Courts and Law