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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.
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Summary of Bill HR 613
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 613
ATF Transparency Act
This bill modifies procedural requirements related to the transfer or making of firearms that are subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act (e.g., machine guns, short-barreled shotguns, and silencers).
The bill permits the transfer of a firearm if 90 days have elapsed since the application to transfer the firearm was filed, and the application has not been denied. Additionally, the bill establishes an administrative relief process with respect to an application to transfer that is denied.
The bill permits the making of a firearm if 90 days have elapsed since the application to make the firearm was filed, and the application has not been denied.
Finally, the bill requires reports on firearms-related background check inquiries that remain unresolved after 90 days and the percentage of firearms-related background check inquiries related to the transfer of a firearm that were administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
