Bill · H.R. 613· House(119-HR-613)
ATF Transparency Act
- Introduced
- 1/22/2025
- Last activity
- 1/22/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Russ Fulcher
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ATF Transparency Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding firearm transfers and registrations. It requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to establish an administrative relief process for individuals whose applications are denied. The bill establishes an appeal process and allows for the provision of information to prevent future erroneous denials. Additionally, it mandates that applications be deemed approved if a determination is not made within 90 days. Finally, the act requires various reports and a memorandum of understanding regarding NICS inquiries.
Yes
Would gun owners be better off under this?+7
The bill provides gun owners with an appeal process, legal fee reimbursement, and a mechanism to prevent erroneous denials.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+6
The bill protects the right to acquire firearms by creating an administrative appeal process and a 90-day deemed approval rule.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requires reporting on unresolved NICS inquiries and a memorandum of understanding regarding Nics administration.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Administrative Relief for Denied Applications: Individuals whose firearm transfer or registration applications are denied can appeal the decision to the Secretary (Section 2(a)(1)(B)).
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Prevention of Future Errors: The bill allows individuals to provide information to the Secretary to help prevent subsequent erroneous denials or extended delays (Section 2(a)(1)(C)).
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Reimbursement for Legal Costs: In the event of a successful appeal, the Secretary is required to reimburse the individual for reasonable and necessary attorney fees (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Faster Processing Through Deemed Approval: If the Secretary fails to make a determination on a firearm transfer or a request to make and register a firearm within 90 days, the application is deemed approved (Section 3(a) and Section 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly stated in the text provided.
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 Gun Owners+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 5/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona