Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection...
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.
HB9983, also known as the Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act, aims to strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence by ensuring that their abusers cannot possess or receive firearms. The bill seeks to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to close current gaps in the law that might allow abusers to obtain firearms. This change would affect domestic violence survivors by providing them with an additional layer of safety.
The bill was introduced in the House on July 30, 2026, by Representative James Himes and has since been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review. This step signifies the beginning of the legislative process, where the bill will be examined, possibly amended, and then voted on by the committee before moving to the full House for debate and a vote.
The recent history of the bill includes its introduction and referral to the Committee on the Judiciary, marking the first steps in its journey through the legislative process. As the bill progresses, it will undergo various stages of scrutiny, debate, and potential amendment before any final decision is made.
