HOUSE 2814117th CongressPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022

Last Action: 7/26/2022

Actions

2022-07-26Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.
2022-07-26Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.
2022-07-26Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.
2022-07-20Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.
2022-07-20Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2022-07-20Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
2021-10-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2021-04-22Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2021-04-22Introduced in House
2021-04-22Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2022-07-26 (07)

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022

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.

Cosponsors (20)

Jake Auchincloss (D-MA)
Karen Bass (D-CA)
Donald Beyer (D-VA)
EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
Julia Brownley (D-CA)
Cori Bush (D-MO)
Val Demings (D-FL)
Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)
Theodore Deutch (D-FL)
Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
Henry Johnson (D-GA)
JOHN LARSON (D-CT)
Alan Lowenthal (D-CA)
Stephen Lynch (D-MA)
CAROLYN MALONEY (D-NY)
GRACE NAPOLITANO (D-CA)
Joe Neguse (D-CO)
Marie Newman (D-IL)
ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)

Subjects

Civil actions and liability
Criminal justice information and records
Evidence and witnesses
Firearms and explosives
Manufacturing
Product safety and quality

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