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This bill, known as the "RIFLE Act of 2025," reforms the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) by introducing significant changes to federal firearms licensing and enforcement procedures. The bill establishes a graduated penalty system for civil violations by federal firearms licensees, making it harder for the ATF to revoke licenses by requiring clear and convincing evidence of willful violations and providing licensees with more opportunities to correct errors. It also reforms the license application process by preventing denial of applications based on minor past infractions, defining "willfulness" more narrowly, and establishing a reconsideration process for previously denied applications. The bill mandates the creation of formal inspection standards, limits the use of firearms purchaser information, provides a 90-day period for licensees to liquidate inventory after license expiration or revocation, and creates opportunities for businesses to cure violations during ownership transfers. Additionally, the bill raises the standard for criminal recordkeeping violations by requiring that entries be "materially" false or significant, and establishes a website (gunrightsrestored.gov) for licensees to seek reimbursement for legal fees associated with past license actions. The overall aim is to provide more due process and protection for federal firearms licensees while maintaining public safety standards.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/624/all-info