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Introduced
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
In Committee
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws.
AI Summary
This bill, the Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act, aims to repeal certain restrictions on the use and retention of data collected by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The key provisions of the bill include: repealing the "Tiahrt Amendments" that prevent the collection of information on illegal gun trafficking and require the destruction of background check records within 24 hours; eliminating the prohibition on processing Freedom of Information Act requests related to firearm traces; and removing limitations on ATF's ability to conduct physical inventory audits of firearms dealers. The overall goal is to support law enforcement efforts and provide the public with more data to inform policies on preventing illegal gun use and trafficking.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Bob Menendez (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/01/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/598/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s598/BILLS-118s598is.pdf |
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