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BillHR 7599 · 119

Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2026

Introduced
Feb 17, 2026
Cosponsors
106
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a federal process to temporarily remove guns from people deemed a risk to themselves or others, and Requires courts to consider certain factors when deciding whether to issue an extreme risk protection order. Allows family members or law enforcement to petition for these orders.

Sponsored By

Lucy McBath
Democrat · Georgia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 17, 2026
  3. Feb 17, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects individuals who own guns and are deemed a risk to themselves or others, as they may have their guns temporarily removed. It also affects family members and law enforcement, as they would be able to petition for extreme risk protection orders.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
105backers
  • Democratic105
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (106)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedFeb 17, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 17, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Safety
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.