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HOUSE 606116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Fairness in Firearm Testing Act

Last Action
3/4/2019

Actions

  • 2019-03-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • 2019-01-16Referred 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.
  • 2019-01-16Referred 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.
  • 2019-01-16Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-16Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-16 (00)

Fairness in Firearm Testing Act

This bill establishes additional requirements for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Specifically, the bill requires the ATF to make a video recording of its process for evaluating and testing an item to determine if it is a firearm or ammunition.

Cosponsors (4)

  • Mark Meadows (R-NC)
  • Randy Weber (R-TX)
  • Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
  • Louie Gohmert (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
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