ATF Transparency Act

3/28/2025, 12:30 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 s 884, also known as the "Firearm Transfer and Registration Administrative Relief Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to mandate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to create an administrative relief process for individuals who have had their applications for the transfer and registration of a firearm denied.

The bill seeks to provide a mechanism for individuals to appeal and seek relief in cases where their applications have been rejected by the ATF. This process would allow individuals to challenge the denial of their firearm transfer and registration applications and potentially have their applications reconsidered.

In addition to establishing this administrative relief process, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to firearm transfer and registration. Overall, Bill 119 s 884 aims to ensure that individuals who have been denied the transfer and registration of a firearm have a fair and transparent process to seek relief and potentially have their applications reconsidered.
Congress
119

Number
S - 884

Introduced on
2025-03-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/6/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 s 884, also known as the "Firearm Transfer and Registration Administrative Relief Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to mandate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to create an administrative relief process for individuals who have had their applications for the transfer and registration of a firearm denied.

The bill seeks to provide a mechanism for individuals to appeal and seek relief in cases where their applications have been rejected by the ATF. This process would allow individuals to challenge the denial of their firearm transfer and registration applications and potentially have their applications reconsidered.

In addition to establishing this administrative relief process, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to firearm transfer and registration. Overall, Bill 119 s 884 aims to ensure that individuals who have been denied the transfer and registration of a firearm have a fair and transparent process to seek relief and potentially have their applications reconsidered.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill 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.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

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Recent Activity

Latest Action3/6/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.