Bill · H.R. 3740· House(119-HR-3740)

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025

Age: 46 years

California

Introduced: 6/4/2025
Last activity: 6/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Eric Swalwell
Cosponsors: - 114 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025," aims to repeal certain parts of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. Specifically, it repeals sections 2 through 4 of that Act. Additionally, the bill addresses how information from the Firearms Trace System database can be used in legal matters. It seeks to allow gun trace information to be discovered and used as evidence in various legal settings.

Yes

Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5
By repealing immunity for gun manufacturers, it increases legal accountability and expands evidence accessibility for gun-related litigation.

The opposite

Would business owners be better off under this?-5
The repeal of liability protections could increase legal costs and liability risks for firearms-related businesses.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-5
The repeal of immunity protections may increase legal liability for firearms-related industries.
Would gun owners be better off under this?-3
The removal of liability protections for manufacturers may lead to increased legal scrutiny for the firearms industry.