Abolish the ATF Act

12/6/2024, 9:05 AM

Abolish the ATF Act

This bill abolishes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Bill 118 hr 374, also known as the Abolish the ATF Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing laws related to firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco.

The bill argues that the ATF is redundant and unnecessary, as its responsibilities could be handled by other existing agencies such as the FBI and the DEA. Proponents of the bill believe that abolishing the ATF would streamline government operations and save taxpayer money.

Opponents of the bill argue that the ATF plays a crucial role in enforcing gun laws and regulating the firearms industry. They believe that abolishing the ATF would weaken gun control efforts and make it easier for criminals to obtain firearms. The Abolish the ATF Act has sparked debate among lawmakers and interest groups on both sides of the issue. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass in Congress and become law.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 374

Introduced on
2023-01-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/17/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Abolish the ATF Act

This bill abolishes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Bill 118 hr 374, also known as the Abolish the ATF Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing laws related to firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco.

The bill argues that the ATF is redundant and unnecessary, as its responsibilities could be handled by other existing agencies such as the FBI and the DEA. Proponents of the bill believe that abolishing the ATF would streamline government operations and save taxpayer money.

Opponents of the bill argue that the ATF plays a crucial role in enforcing gun laws and regulating the firearms industry. They believe that abolishing the ATF would weaken gun control efforts and make it easier for criminals to obtain firearms. The Abolish the ATF Act has sparked debate among lawmakers and interest groups on both sides of the issue. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass in Congress and become law.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Department of Justice
Executive agency funding and structure

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/20/2023

Abolish the ATF Act

This bill abolishes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.


Latest Action12/5/2024
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Burlison asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 374, a bill originally introduced by Representative Gaetz, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprinti...