Second Amendment Rights Restoration and Accountability Act

12/30/2024, 1:23 PM

Summary of Bill HR 10276

Bill 118 hr 10276, also known as the "ATF Form 4473 Clarification Act," aims to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to provide clarification on ATF Form 4473 in relation to individuals who have had their criminal records expunged and their rights restored. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals who have had their past crimes expunged and their rights restored are able to accurately and truthfully fill out ATF Form 4473 when purchasing firearms.

The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that individuals who have gone through the legal process of having their criminal records expunged and their rights restored are not unfairly penalized when attempting to exercise their Second Amendment rights. By providing clear guidance on how these individuals should fill out ATF Form 4473, the bill aims to prevent confusion and potential legal issues for both the individuals and the ATF.

In addition to clarifying ATF Form 4473, the bill also addresses other related purposes, although specific details on these purposes are not provided in the summary. Overall, the bill seeks to promote transparency and fairness in the process of purchasing firearms for individuals who have had their criminal records expunged and their rights restored.

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Current Status of Bill HR 10276

Bill HR 10276 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 3, 2024. Bill HR 10276 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 3, 2024.  Bill HR 10276's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 3, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10276

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10276

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10276

To direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to clarify ATF Form 4473 relating to crimes expunged and rights restored, and for other purposes.To direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to clarify ATF Form 4473 relating to crimes expunged and rights restored, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 10276

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Clay Higgins
Louisiana(Republican)

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