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This bill, known as the "Reducing Unnecessary Slowdowns in Handling Act," aims to improve the efficiency of permit application processing at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The bill establishes specific time frames for processing applications, with 90 calendar days for most applications and 60 calendar days for firearms-related license applications. The ATF would be required to submit quarterly reports to congressional committees and publish these reports on their website, detailing the number of applications received, approved, denied, and pending, along with the processing times and reasons for delays or denials. The bill mandates that the ATF create an internal appeals process for denied applications and develop procedures to identify and correct reasons for processing delays. Importantly, the Bureau is expected to implement these changes using existing resources, focusing on eliminating redundant reviews and outdated administrative processes, without hiring additional personnel or acquiring new resources. The bill defines "application" broadly to include licenses, permits, authorizations, and other federally required forms submitted to the ATF.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5672/all-info