Bill · H.R. 4174· House(119-HR-4174)
ATF DATA Act
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Daniel Goldman
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ATF Data and Anti-Trafficking Accountability Act requires the Attorney General to publish specific firearm trace data sets. Within six months of enactment, and annually thereafter, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives must submit these reports to Congress and the public. The data includes aggregated firearm trace information, details on top source licensees, and information regarding crimes and recoveries. It also covers data on lost or stolen firearms from licensees and information regarding privately made firearms. Additionally, the report must provide an overview of firearms trafficking patterns and investigations.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates the publication of various firearm trace and crime datasets to the public.
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+3
The bill enhances transparency and oversight of firearm trafficking and dealer accountability.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands the reporting requirements of the Attorney General and the ATF.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
Firearm dealers and manufacturers face potential reputational risks from the required public data disclosure.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-3
The bill may negatively impact small businesses by publicly disclosing specific sales and trace data tied to their operations.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-3
The public disclosure of specific licensee and manufacturer data could be seen as an intrusion on firearm owners and dealers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency of Crime Data: The bill requires the publication of aggregated firearm trace data and information regarding Metropolitan Statistical Areas with high homicide rates, which provides public access to crime gun data (Section 2(a)(1), (4)).
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Improved Understanding of Firearms Trafficking: The Act requires an overview and analysis of firearms trafficking patterns and investigations undertaken by the Department of Justice (Section 2(a)(11)).
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Data on Privately Made Firearms: The report must include the total number of privately made firearms recovered, which can be broken down by State and type of firearm (Section 2(a)(8)).
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Accountability for Lost or Stolen Firearms: The bill requires data on firearms that were lost or stolen from licensees, including the number of firearms and whether they were reported before a trace request was made (Section 2(a)(7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Public Disclosure of Licensee Information: The bill requires the publication of a list of the 200 source licensees to whom the highest number of firearms were traced, including specific details about their business (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Detailed Information on Specific Manufacturers and Models: The report requires data on the 10 manufacturers who made the greatest number of firearms, as well as specific firearm models and finishes (Section 2(a)(5)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Business Owners-4Good For Gun Owners-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+2Improves Privacy Rights-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+3Improves Policing Reform+1Improves Second Amendment Protections-3
- 6/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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