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DemocratBill · H.R. 9983· House(119-HR-9983)

Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

Rep. Himes
Age: 60 years
Connecticut
Introduced
7/30/2026
Last activity
7/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
James Himes
Cosponsors
Democrat - 19Republican - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act. It aims to protect more victims of domestic violence by stopping their abusers from getting or having firearms and ammunition. The bill updates federal definitions to include dating partners and former dating partners under domestic violence court orders and firearm restrictions. It updates federal laws to prevent individuals subject to covered domestic violence court orders from buying or possessing firearms. Additionally, the bill creates a grant program for states, Indian tribes, and local governments to help them remove firearms from people who have active domestic violence protection orders against them.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would women be better off under this?+9

    The bill directly addresses and seeks to mitigate the high risk of firearm-related fatalities among women in domestic violence situations.

  • Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+8

    The bill expands protections for domestic violence victims, who are disproportionately women, by restricting firearm access for abusers.

  • Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+8

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

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?-6

    The bill mandates the surrender of firearms and restricts possession for specific groups of owners.

  • Does this protect the right to own guns?-5

    The bill restricts firearm possession and ownership for specific individuals subject to court orders.

  • Would men be better off under this?-4

    The bill imposes significant firearm restrictions on individuals, which may disproportionately affect men involved in domestic disputes.