H.R.545 - 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. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 545 proposes a study by the Attorney General, through the Bureau of Justice Assistance, on the effectiveness of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) in reducing gun violence. The study is to be completed within one year of the bill's enactment. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Torres of New York and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill, if enacted, would be the creation of a comprehensive study on the efficacy of ERPOs. This study could influence future policy decisions regarding gun control and public safety measures. The results could lead to increased use, modification, or even the abandonment of ERPOs, depending on the findings.
Potential Benefits
- Provides data-driven insights into the effectiveness of ERPOs.
- Informs policymakers about the impact of ERPOs on gun violence.
- Potentially reduces gun violence if ERPOs are proven effective.
- Enhances public safety through evidence-based policy decisions.
- May lead to more targeted and effective interventions.
Potential Disadvantages
- The study itself costs taxpayer money.
- The study may take a year to complete, delaying any potential action.
- The study's findings may be inconclusive or biased.
- ERPOs may infringe on Second Amendment rights if improperly implemented.
- The study could be used to justify further restrictions on gun ownership, regardless of its findings.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's constitutional alignment is complex. While it aims to reduce gun violence, potentially aligning with the government's responsibility to ensure domestic tranquility, it also touches upon Second Amendment rights. The study itself does not directly infringe upon any constitutional rights, but its findings could influence future legislation that does. The study is within the legislative power granted by Article I, Section 8, which allows Congress to make laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).