Bill > S1922

This bill introduces comprehensive reforms to how the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) handles firearm licensee violations, focusing on providing licensees more opportunities to correct regulatory infractions. The bill defines key terms like "self-reported violation" (a violation reported by the licensee before discovery) and narrows the definition of "willfully" to require deliberate planning or specific intent. It mandates that before revoking a firearms license, the Attorney General must provide detailed notice of violations and give licensees a 30-business-day window to correct infractions, except for serious violations involving transferring firearms to prohibited persons. The bill also establishes a judicial review process that allows licensees to petition a district court to review license revocations, with the court conducting a de novo review and requiring a preponderance of evidence standard for upholding revocations. Additionally, the bill has a retroactive provision that allows licensees whose licenses were revoked under a 2021 Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement Policy to reapply for their licenses if they can demonstrate compliance and lack disqualifying criminal convictions. Overall, the legislation aims to provide firearm retailers more procedural protections and opportunities to address regulatory compliance issues before facing license revocation.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1922/all-info