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HR221FEDERALin_committee

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Abolish the ATF Act

January 7, 2025

firearms federal agencies law enforcement government reform

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Jan 7, 2025

Lead sponsor

Eric Burlison

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this legislation would dissolve the federal agency responsible for regulating firearms, explosives, and alcohol and tobacco commerce, potentially shifting or eliminating federal oversight in these areas.

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

The agency is the subject of the proposed abolition.

House Committee on the Judiciary

The committee is responsible for the initial review and potential advancement of the legislation.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes the elimination of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). It has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under review by the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

The bill proposes to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

What is the current status of the bill?

The bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Agency Abolition Proposal

The bill represents a direct legislative attempt to remove an existing federal regulatory body rather than modifying its scope.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Connected Entities

personMr. Burlison“Primary sponsor of the bill.”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on the Judiciary“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The committee to which the bill was referred.”Map →

organizationBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives“The federal agency targeted for abolishment by this bill.”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 221“The identifier for the Abolish the ATF Act.”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance85
How much this matters to a regular citizen
Controversy95
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment40
Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
Buzz60
Current news / social attention level

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