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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing: Practices and Profits of Gun Manufacturers
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing on July 27, 2022, to examine the business practices and financial performance of major gun manufacturers. The session included testimony from industry executives and advocacy group representatives.
This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional inquiry into the business operations and revenue models of the firearms industry, which informs potential future legislative or regulatory oversight.
Who It Affects
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Gun Manufacturers
The business practices and financial records of these companies were the subject of congressional inquiry.
Committee on Oversight and Reform
The committee members conducted the hearing to gather information for potential oversight.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 27, 2022, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The hearing was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing members to participate in person or via Zoom.
- Witnesses included executives from Daniel Defense, LLC and Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
- Witnesses included representatives from Giffords Law Center, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, and Gun Owners of America.
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- The committee entered several documents into the record, including articles on gun litigation, renewable energy, and pharmaceutical revenue.
- The hearing was held under the authority of the 117th Congress, Second Session.
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