HR 3984
115th Congress
House
Law
Administrative remedies
Civil actions and liability
Criminal justice information and records
Evidence and witnesses
Firearms and explosives
Manufacturing
Product safety and quality
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Introduced: October 5, 2017
Introduced by:
Schiff, Adam B.
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Oct 5, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 5, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Committees of jurisdiction
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