Bill · H.R. 7171· House(119-HR-7171)
Fair Legal Access Grants Act
- Introduced
- 1/21/2026
- Last activity
- 1/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Judy Chu
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Fair Legal Access Grants Act seeks to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. This bill would authorize the Attorney General to award grants to States, local governments, and Tribal Governments. These grants are intended to provide legal resources and representation for individuals eligible to seek extreme risk protection orders. The bill defines these orders as tools to reduce firearm-related death or injury by prohibiting firearm ownership or requiring surrender. It also establishes specific ways these funds can be used to support petitioners.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+7
The bill facilitates the implementation of extreme risk protection orders to reduce firearm-related injury and death.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill provides legal aid and translation services that benefit those with limited resources.
Would women be better off under this?+4
The bill aims to provide better safety resources for victims of domestic violence through extreme risk protection orders.
The opposite
Would gun owners be better off under this?-5
The bill facilitates processes that can lead to the required surrender or prohibition of firearm ownership.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-5
The bill provides resources to facilitate the removal of firearms through extreme risk protection orders.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Legal Representation and Assistance: Under Section 2(b)(1) and (2), grants can be used to provide legal representation, counsel, and interpretation or translation services to covered petitioners. This helps ensure that those eligible to seek protection have the necessary help to navigate the legal process.
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Increased Information and Outreach: Section 2(b)(2)(B) allows for the establishment of legal resource centers. These centers can publish and distribute information regarding the extreme risk protection order process and can focus on expanding resources in languages other than English.
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Support for Community Legal Aid: Section 2(b)(2)(D) allows for the awarding of subgrants to nonprofit organizations that provide community legal aid, which can expand the reach of these legal resources.
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Improved Safety for Domestic Violence Victims: Section 2(b)(2)(E) provides for training legal service providers, law enforcement, and court personnel on the differences between extreme risk protection orders and domestic violence protection orders. This is intended to ensure victims seek the protection order that best addresses their safety needs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain provisions that describe negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Women+4Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Native Americans+2Good For Gun Owners-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+7Improves Second Amendment Protections-5
- 1/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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