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Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes.

S. 5201 · Senate bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic bill with 21 Democratic cosponsors · See all 21 cosponsors

Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to better protect domestic violence victims. It expands the definition of "intimate partner" to include dating partners and other similarly situated individuals. The legislation seeks to prevent these individuals from possessing or receiving firearms and ammunition when subject to a "covered domestic violence court order." It also establishes a grant program to help states, tribes, and local governments implement policies for the removal and storage of firearms. Finally, it requires specific procedures for the surrender of firearms following the issuance of a protection order.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +9

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill specifically addresses and aims to reduce violence against women in domestic situations.

  • Scored +8

    Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?

    The bill enhances safety for women by specifically targeting domestic violence prevention and firearm restrictions.

  • Scored +7

    Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?

    The bill implements stricter firearm possession restrictions for individuals subject to domestic violence protection orders.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Scored -7

    Would gun owners be better off under this?

    The bill limits the ability of certain individuals to possess or receive firearms.

  • Scored -6

    Does this protect the right to own guns?

    The bill restricts the rights of individuals to possess firearms following the issuance of certain court orders.

  • Scored -5

    Would men be better off under this?

    The bill imposes firearm restrictions on individuals that could disproportionately affect men subject to court orders.