To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to establish an administrative relief process for individuals whose applications for transfer and registration of a firearm were denied, and for other purposes.

1/23/2025, 9:20 AM
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.
Bill 119 hr 613, also known as the "Firearm Transfer and Registration Administrative Relief Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to establish an administrative relief process for individuals whose applications for transfer and registration of a firearm were denied.

The bill seeks to provide a pathway for individuals who have been denied the transfer and registration of a firearm to appeal the decision through an administrative process. This process would allow individuals to present evidence and arguments in support of their application, potentially leading to a reversal of the denial.

In addition to establishing this administrative relief process, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to firearm transfer and registration. While the specifics of these provisions are not detailed in the summary, it can be inferred that they are intended to streamline and improve the current processes for transferring and registering firearms. Overall, Bill 119 hr 613 aims to provide individuals with a fair and transparent mechanism for appealing denials of firearm transfer and registration applications, while also making improvements to the overall process.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 613

Introduced on
2025-01-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

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.
Bill 119 hr 613, also known as the "Firearm Transfer and Registration Administrative Relief Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to establish an administrative relief process for individuals whose applications for transfer and registration of a firearm were denied.

The bill seeks to provide a pathway for individuals who have been denied the transfer and registration of a firearm to appeal the decision through an administrative process. This process would allow individuals to present evidence and arguments in support of their application, potentially leading to a reversal of the denial.

In addition to establishing this administrative relief process, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to firearm transfer and registration. While the specifics of these provisions are not detailed in the summary, it can be inferred that they are intended to streamline and improve the current processes for transferring and registering firearms. Overall, Bill 119 hr 613 aims to provide individuals with a fair and transparent mechanism for appealing denials of firearm transfer and registration applications, while also making improvements to the overall process.
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Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to establish an administrative relief process for individuals whose applications for transfer and registration of a firearm were denied, and for other purposes.

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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 commit...