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RESPONSE Act

Introduced: October 23, 2019 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 23, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6094-6095)
Oct 23, 2019
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Restoring, Enhancing, Securing, and Promoting Our Nation's Safety Efforts Act of 2019 or the RESPONSE Act

This bill expands resources for mental health treatment and behavioral intervention, establishes task forces to investigate and prosecute individuals for certain offenses involving firearms, and limits the scope of federal appeals for individuals who commit murder involving acts of terrorism or hate crimes.

What's happening now October 23, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6094-6095)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2690: RESPONSE Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2690/
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"S. 2690: RESPONSE Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2690/.
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S. 2690, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2690/.
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