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legislative priority · 2026

Temporarily restrict firearm access for people in crisis

Beyer supports the bipartisan Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, which would encourage states to temporarily remove firearm access from people in crisis. A petition from law enforcement or family members would be required.

Context: The measure is described as proposed legislation that encourages state action; the passage does not specify the petition process or decision standard.

In their own words

would encourage states to temporarily remove access to firearms from people in crisis

The source

Donald S. Beyer, Jr.: Gun Violence Prevention

Published: Original date not established; campaign context manually checked
Retrieved: 11/10/2026