Summary of Bill HR 129
Bill 119 HR 129, also known as the ATF Elimination Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that seeks to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The bill was introduced by Representative Jim Sensenbrenner on January 3, 2019.
The ATF is a federal law enforcement agency that is responsible for enforcing laws related to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives, and arson. The agency has been the subject of controversy and criticism in recent years, with some lawmakers and advocacy groups arguing that it is ineffective and redundant.
If passed, Bill 119 HR 129 would eliminate the ATF and transfer its responsibilities to other federal agencies, such as the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Proponents of the bill argue that this would streamline the federal government's law enforcement efforts and reduce duplication of services.
Opponents of the bill, however, argue that abolishing the ATF would weaken the government's ability to enforce laws related to firearms and explosives, potentially leading to an increase in crime and public safety concerns.
As of now, Bill 119 HR 129 is still in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by Congress. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass and become law.