Fairness in Firearm Testing Act
- Last Action
- 3/2/2017
Actions
- 2017-03-02Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- 2017-02-14Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 2017-02-14Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 2017-02-14Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 2017-02-14Introduced in House
- 2017-02-14Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2017-02-14 (00)
Fairness in Firearm Testing Act
This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of its entire process of examining and testing an item to determine whether it is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. The bill bars the ATF from editing or erasing any such recording.
The ATF must make a digital video disc containing a copy of the recording available to: (1) a person requesting a copy who claims an ownership interest in such item, and (2) a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving such item.
An item which the ATF has determined is a firearm or ammunition shall not be admissible as evidence unless: (1) the ATF has complied with the requirements of this bill to make its digital video disc available, or (2) such compliance has been waived in writing by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.
Cosponsors (10)
- Keith Rothfus (R-PA)
- Tom Graves (R-GA)
- Mark Meadows (R-NC)
- Blake Farenthold (R-TX)
- Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Ron DeSantis (R-FL)
- WALTER JONES (R-NC)
- Trent Franks (R-AZ)
- Ted Poe (R-TX)
Subjects
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal justice information and records
- Evidence and witnesses
- Firearms and explosives
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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