HR 2814 117th Congress House Law 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 of 2022

Introduced: April 22, 2021 Introduced by: Schiff, Adam B. Democratic · California See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps

Introduced

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Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jul 26, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.

Jul 26, 2022

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.

Jul 20, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.

Jul 20, 2022

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 20, 2022

Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

Oct 19, 2021

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

Apr 22, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 22, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.

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