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ATF Transparency Act

USA118th CongressHR-1700| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2023
Russ Fulcher

Russ Fulcher

Republican Representative

Idaho

Cosponsors (8)
Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-632
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • March 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-632
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-632: ATF Transparency Act
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsFirearms and explosivesLicensing and registrations

ATF Transparency Act

USA118th CongressHR-1700| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2023
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.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-632
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • March 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-632
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Russ Fulcher

Russ Fulcher

Republican Representative

Idaho

Cosponsors (8)
Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-632: ATF Transparency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsFirearms and explosivesLicensing and registrations