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Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

USA116th CongressHR-3214| House 
| Updated: 6/28/2019
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (39)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in civil actions. Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm. Additionally, the bill states that firearms trace data maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is not immune from legal process. Such data is subject to discovery; is admissible as evidence; and may be used, relied on, or disclosed in a civil action or administrative proceeding.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1779
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • June 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1779
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Related Bills

  • S 116-1779: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesFirearms and explosivesManufacturingProduct safety and quality

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

USA116th CongressHR-3214| House 
| Updated: 6/28/2019
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in civil actions. Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm. Additionally, the bill states that firearms trace data maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is not immune from legal process. Such data is subject to discovery; is admissible as evidence; and may be used, relied on, or disclosed in a civil action or administrative proceeding.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1779
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • June 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1779
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (39)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • S 116-1779: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesFirearms and explosivesManufacturingProduct safety and quality