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ATF Transparency Act

3/28/2025, 12:30 PM

Summary of Bill S 884

Bill 119 s 884, also known as the "Firearm Transfer and Registration Administrative Relief Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to mandate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to create an administrative relief process for individuals who have had their applications for the transfer and registration of a firearm denied.

The bill seeks to provide a mechanism for individuals to appeal and seek relief in cases where their applications have been rejected by the ATF. This process would allow individuals to challenge the denial of their firearm transfer and registration applications and potentially have their applications reconsidered.

In addition to establishing this administrative relief process, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to firearm transfer and registration. Overall, Bill 119 s 884 aims to ensure that individuals who have been denied the transfer and registration of a firearm have a fair and transparent process to seek relief and potentially have their applications reconsidered.

Congressional Summary of S 884

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 generally permits the transfer of a firearm if three business 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 three business 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.

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Current Status of Bill S 884

Bill S 884 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill S 884 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2025.  Bill S 884's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 884

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
15
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 884

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 884

A bill 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.
A bill 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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Hayley Brock

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11 months ago

I don't know much about this gun thing, but it sounds like a hot mess. #confused

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 884

James E. Risch
James E. Risch
IdahoRepublican
Tim Sheehy
Tim Sheehy
MontanaIndependent
Roger Marshall
Roger Marshall
KansasRepublican
James Lankford
James Lankford
OklahomaRepublican
Cynthia M. Lummis
Cynthia M. Lummis
WyomingRepublican
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Cindy Hyde-Smith
MississippiRepublican

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