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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on ATF Firearm Regulations
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
A joint subcommittee hearing was held on March 23, 2023, to examine the regulatory actions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regarding firearm accessories and Second Amendment rights.
This hearing serves as a formal mechanism for Congress to review how the ATF interprets and enforces federal firearm regulations, which directly impacts the legal status of specific firearm accessories and the compliance requirements for gun owners.
Who It Affects
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Firearm owners
Regulatory changes by the ATF regarding accessories can alter the legal status and registration requirements for equipment owned by individuals.
ATF
The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its rulemaking and enforcement processes.
Key Facts
- The hearing was a joint session between the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs and the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance.
- The hearing took place on March 23, 2023.
- The session focused on the ATF's regulatory approach to the Second Amendment.
- Four witnesses provided oral testimony: Alex Bosco, Amy Swearer, Rob Wilcox, and Matthew Larosiere.
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- The hearing is documented under Serial No. 118-11 of the 118th Congress.
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Increased Congressional Scrutiny of ATF
The joint nature of this hearing indicates a coordinated effort by two separate subcommittees to increase oversight of ATF regulatory rulemaking.
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