H.R. 2377 · 117th Congress

Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021

Introduced on Apr 8, 2021 by Lucy McBath (D-GA-6). 147 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Jun 9, 2022): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Apr 8, 2021
Cosponsors
147
0 from the other party
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders.

Subjects

  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Due process and equal protection
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Judicial procedure and administration
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Mental health
  • Retail and wholesale trades
  • State and local government operations
  • Violent crime

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Jun 9, 2022). Public domain.

Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2022

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.

Extreme risk protection order laws, or red flag laws, generally allow certain individuals (e.g., 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.

Among its provisions, the bill

  • authorizes a family or household member, or a law enforcement officer, to petition for a federal extreme risk protection order with respect to an individual who poses a risk to themselves or others;
  • directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to help states, local governments, Indian tribes, and other entities implement extreme risk protection order laws;
  • extends federal restrictions on the receipt, possession, shipment, and transportation of firearms and ammunition to individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders; and
  • requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to compile records from federal, tribal, and state courts and other agencies that identify individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Lucy McBathD-GA-6Sponsor

Democrats · 147

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Passage
    Jun 9, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 224–202

History

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  1. Apr 8, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Apr 8, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Apr 8, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  4. Oct 19, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  5. Oct 27, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
  6. Oct 27, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  7. Oct 27, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.
  8. Jun 3, 2022Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-342.
  9. Jun 3, 2022 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-342.
  10. Jun 3, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 256.
  11. Jun 7, 2022 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1153 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2377 and H.R. 7910. Provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 2377 and two hours of debate on H.R. 7910. Also provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
  12. Jun 9, 2022 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1153. (consideration: CR H5415-5429)
  13. Jun 9, 2022 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2377 and H.R. 7910. Provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 2377 and two hours of debate on H.R. 7910. Also provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
  14. Jun 9, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2377.
  15. Jun 9, 2022 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  16. Jun 9, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 202 (Roll no. 255).House · Roll call 255
  17. Jun 9, 2022 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 202 (Roll no. 255).House · Roll call 255
  18. Jun 9, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. Jun 9, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 5, 2026 · loaded Oct 5, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.