What does Preamble of Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act do?

This bill aims to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act It provides for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings

What does SHORT TITLE. of Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act.

What does REPEAL OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PROTECTION OF LAWFUL of Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act do?

This section repeals certain provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act Repealed sections include 2, 3, and 4 of the Act

What does DISCOVERABILITY AND ADMISSIBILITY OF GUN TRACE INFORMATION IN of Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act do?

This section concerns the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information. The Firearms Trace System database maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is not immune from legal process. The database is subject to subpoena and may be admissible as evidence in civil actions and administrative proceedings. Data from the system may be used, relied on, or disclosed in the same manner as other information.

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Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

Last updated: 6/4/2025 · Introduced: 6/4/2025

Author: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill repeals certain provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, including sections 2, 3, and 4.
The bill makes gun trace information from the Firearms Trace System database discoverable and admissible as evidence in civil actions and administrative proceedings.
The Firearms Trace System database maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is subject to subpoena and legal process.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 3740(In Committee)Official page

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