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ATF Transparency Act (HR)

Original title: ATF Transparency Act

January 22, 2025

firearms government transparency ATF federal agencies

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

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Last action

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.Jan 22, 2025

Lead sponsor

Russ Fulcher

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill is currently in the initial legislative stage, meaning no changes to federal law or agency operations have been enacted yet.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

The agency is the subject of the proposed transparency legislation.

Committee on Ways and Means

The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions within its jurisdiction.

Committee on the Judiciary

The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions within its jurisdiction.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill, titled the ATF Transparency Act, has been introduced in the House of Representatives. It has been on Ways and Means and the Committee on the Judiciary for further review.

Key Facts

The bill is officially designated as an HR (House of Representatives) bill.
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The bill has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The Speaker of the House will determine the timeline for committee consideration.

Why It Matters

The bill is currently in the initial legislative stage, meaning no changes to federal law or agency operations have been enacted yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has this bill become law?

No, the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and has only been referred to committees.

What happens next for this bill?

The bill must be reviewed and approved by the assigned committees before it can move to a vote by the full House of Representatives.

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Connected Entities

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