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Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act

7/1/2026, 8:34 PM

Summary of Bill S 4776

The bill titled "A bill to repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws," designated as S.4776 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on June 11, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to address specific obstacles hindering the enforcement of firearms laws, aiming to remove these impediments and potentially enhance the administration of such laws. Additional details, provisions, or directives within the bill were not provided in the context provided for this summary.

Congressional Summary of S 4776

Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act

This bill removes limitations on the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to conduct activities related to the administration of federal firearms laws.

Specifically, the bill removes provisions that

  • limit the use of firearms tracing data,
  • limit the disclosure of data under the Freedom of Information Act,
  • prohibit imposing a requirement that gun dealers conduct a physical inventory,
  • prohibit consolidating or centralizing records maintained by federal firearm licensees (e.g., gun dealers), and
  • require background check records to be destroyed within 24 hours.

Current Status of Bill S 4776

Bill S 4776 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2026. Bill S 4776 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 11, 2026.  Bill S 4776's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4776

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4776

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4776

A bill to repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws.
A bill to repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws.

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Andie Riley

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1 month ago

Not sure about this one.