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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7171

Red Flag Laws: Grants for Legal Help

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to award grants for providing legal resources for petitioners seeking extreme risk protection orders, and for other purposes.

Also known as: Fair Legal Access Grants Act

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Congress Advances National Red Flag Law and Legal Support Grants

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Key Points

  • Congress is considering a plan to spend $50 million a year to help people use "red flag" laws. These laws allow a judge to temporarily take away guns from someone who is a serious danger to themselves or others. The funding would run from 2028 through 2034.
  • The money would be given to state, local, and Tribal governments. They could use it to hire lawyers, provide translators, and set up resource centers. This makes it easier for family members or police to navigate the court system when they believe someone’s access to a firearm puts lives at risk.
  • The bill also funds training for police, prosecutors, and court staff. This training helps them explain the difference between a red flag order and a domestic violence protection order. The goal is to ensure that people in danger receive the exact type of legal help that fits their specific situation.
  • To encourage people to come forward, the bill includes legal protections for those who file these requests. As long as a person isn't lying or trying to harass someone, federal courts are blocked from hearing lawsuits against them for seeking a protection order.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced in House

Related Bills

1 bill
S. 3882Related bill

Fair Legal Access Grants Act

Feb 12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to award grants for providing legal resources for petitioners seeking extreme risk protection orders, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 7171
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Cosponsors

(8)
D: 8

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