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Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

Introduced: June 11, 2019 Introduced by: Schiff, Adam B. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Jun 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 11, 2019
Introduced in House
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Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

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.

What's happening now June 28, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3214: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3214/
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"H.R. 3214: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3214/.
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