# 115-hr-6747: Protecting Our Communities and Rights Act of 2018

115-hr-6747, Protecting Our Communities and Rights Act of 2018, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] (R-NY); status Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-6747
- Congress: 115
- Title: Protecting Our Communities and Rights Act of 2018
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced: 2018-09-07
- Sponsor: Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Protecting Our Communities and Rights Act of 2018 This bill authorizes state grants to implement laws that permit courts to issue extreme risk protection orders. An extreme risk protection order is a state court order that prohibits an individual from purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm. Additionally, the bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm or ammunition. Specifically, it adds a new category of prohibited persons—persons who are subject to a court order that restrains them from possessing a firearm.

## Cosponsors (11)

- COLLIN PETERSON (D-MN), 2018-09-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), 2018-09-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] (D-TX), 2018-09-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26] (R-FL), 2018-09-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10] (R-VA), 2018-09-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3] (R-IA), 2018-09-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] (R-IL), 2018-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] (R-MI), 2018-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Renacci, James B. [R-OH-16] (R-OH), 2018-09-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. MacArthur, Thomas [R-NJ-3] (R-NJ), 2018-09-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8] (R-MI), 2018-10-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 115-hr-5141: United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
- 115-hr-4256: BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act
- 115-hr-4107: USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 115-hr-1698: Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
- 115-hr-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act
- 115-hr-38: Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017

## Sources
- [115-hr-6747 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6747)

## Related
- [115-hr-5141: United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5141)
- [115-hr-4256: BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-4256)
- [115-hr-4107: USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-4107)
- [115-hr-1698: Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1698)
- [115-hr-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1697)
- [115-hr-38: Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-38)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6747 (as of 2025-11-18).