H.R. 7171 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Fair Legal Access Grants Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] Introduced January 21, 2026 Cosponsors 8 (8 D) Latest action January 21, 2026

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  1. Jan 21, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jan 21, 2026 Introduced in House

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