HR 4207
Justice for Victims of School Shootings Act
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```json { "summary": "The Justice for Victims of School Shootings Act aims to strengthen penalties for gun violence in and around schools. Specifically, it increases criminal charges for discharging a firearm in a school zone and expands the definition of ‘school’ to include colleges and universities. The bill seeks to hold individuals accountable for causing harm or death with firearms during these incidents. It also addresses attempts and conspiracies to commit such acts.", "keyProvisions": [ "Increases criminal penalties for discharging a firearm in a school zone.", "Expands the definition of ‘school’ to include colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions.", "Establishes potential death penalties or life imprisonment for causing death with a firearm in a
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Primary sponsor
Randy K., Sr. Weber
Cosponsor
Scott R. Tipton
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