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HR 3820 117th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Congressional oversight Criminal procedure and sentencing Firearms and explosives Judicial review and appeals Legal fees and court costs

Firearm Due Process Protection Act

Introduced: June 11, 2021 Introduced by: Emmer, Tom Republican · Minnesota See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jun 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 11, 2021
Introduced in House
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Firearm Due Process Protection Act

This bill expands the grounds for pursuing judicial remedies related to certain firearm transfers. Additionally, the bill establishes procedural rules applicable to actions for judicial remedies.

Current law authorizes judicial remedies for an individual who is erroneously denied a firearm (e.g., an individual is denied a firearm but the individual is eligible to receive or possess a firearm). This bill authorizes remedies for an individual who experiences an extended delay (i.e., a delay of more than 60 days) on a firearm transfer.

Additionally, the bill requires an expedited hearing on an action for judicial remedies and places the burden of proof on the respondent to show by clear and convincing evidence that the individual was ineligible to receive or possess a firearm.


What's happening now November 1, 2022

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

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 55
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Finstad, Brad
Minnesota · Nov 10, 2022
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Calvert, Ken
California · May 31, 2022
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Steil, Bryan
Wisconsin · Oct 28, 2021
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Letlow, Julia
Louisiana · Oct 20, 2021
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Johnson, Dusty
South Dakota · Jul 21, 2021
Brooks, Mo
· Jul 20, 2021
Burgess, Michael
· Jul 20, 2021
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jun 30, 2021
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Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Jun 22, 2021
Gibbs, Bob
· Jun 17, 2021
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Higgins, Clay
Louisiana · Jun 17, 2021
Armstrong, Kelly
· Jun 16, 2021
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Jun 15, 2021
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jun 11, 2021
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Jun 11, 2021
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jun 11, 2021
Bucshon, Larry
· Jun 11, 2021
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Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Jun 11, 2021
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Cammack, Kat
Florida · Jun 11, 2021
Carl, Jerry
· Jun 11, 2021
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Jun 11, 2021
Cheney, Liz
· Jun 11, 2021
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jun 11, 2021
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Donalds, Byron
Florida · Jun 11, 2021
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Feenstra, Randy
Iowa · Jun 11, 2021
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Fischbach, Michelle
Minnesota · Jun 11, 2021
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Franklin, Scott
Florida · Jun 11, 2021
R
Fulcher, Russ
Idaho · Jun 11, 2021
Graves, Garret
· Jun 11, 2021
R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jun 11, 2021
Hagedorn, Jim
· Jun 11, 2021
R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jun 11, 2021
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Harshbarger, Diana
Tennessee · Jun 11, 2021
Herrell, Yvette
· Jun 11, 2021
Hice, Jody
· Jun 11, 2021
R
Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Jun 11, 2021
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Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Jun 11, 2021
Keller, Fred
· Jun 11, 2021
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Kustoff, David
Tennessee · Jun 11, 2021
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Mann, Tracey
Kansas · Jun 11, 2021
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McClintock, Tom
California · Jun 11, 2021
Mooney, Alexander
· Jun 11, 2021
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Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Jun 11, 2021
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Jun 11, 2021
Nunes, Devin
· Jun 11, 2021
Rice, Tom
· Jun 11, 2021
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Scott, Austin
Georgia · Jun 11, 2021
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Jun 11, 2021
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Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Jun 11, 2021
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Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Jun 11, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3820: Firearm Due Process Protection Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3820/
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"H.R. 3820: Firearm Due Process Protection Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3820/.
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