Abolish the ATF Act
12/6/2024, 9:05 AMSummary of Bill HR 374
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 374
Abolish the ATF Act
This bill abolishes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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Current Status of Bill HR 374
Bill HR 374 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 17, 2023. Bill HR 374 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 17, 2023. Bill HR 374's most recent activity was 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 reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. as of December 5, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 374
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
29Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
29Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 374
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
Department of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structureAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 374
To abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.Abolish the ATF ActAbolish the ATF ActComments
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