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Introduced
02/14/2020
02/14/2020
In Committee
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws. 1
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act, seeks to repeal certain provisions known as the Tiahrt Amendments that have limited the ability of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to disclose crime gun trace data to the public. The bill aims to support law enforcement efforts and provide the public with information needed to craft effective policies against illegal gun trafficking, which has been linked to increased gun sales to criminals and the high rate of gun thefts. The bill also repeals requirements to destroy instant background check records within 24 hours and to conduct annual inventory audits by gun shop owners.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (34)
Barbara Lee (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Pete Aguilar (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
André Carson (D),
Ed Case (D),
Lacy Clay (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Theodore Deutch (D),
Eliot Engel (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Ann Kirkpatrick (D),
Andy Levin (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Stephanie Murphy (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Kilili Sablan (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
Donna Shalala (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 03/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5917/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5917/BILLS-116hr5917ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5917/BILLS-116hr5917ih.pdf.pdf |
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