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Introduced
06/20/2023
06/20/2023
In Committee
06/20/2023
06/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings.
AI Summary
This bill, the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, repeals sections of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which had previously provided legal immunity for gun manufacturers and dealers. Additionally, the bill makes the contents of the Firearms Trace System database, maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, subject to legal discovery and admissible as evidence in civil proceedings. This aims to increase transparency and accountability in civil cases related to gun violence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (30)
Richard Blumenthal (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Laphonza Butler (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
John Fetterman (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/20/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2048/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2048/BILLS-118s2048is.pdf |
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