H.R. 1700 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
ATF Transparency Act
H.R. 1700 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 22, 2023, sponsored by Russ Fulcher with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 22, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
ATF Transparency Act This bill modifies procedural requirements related to the transfer or making of firearms that are subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act (e.g., machine guns, short-barreled shotguns, and silencers). The bill permits the transfer of a firearm if 90 days have elapsed since the application to transfer the firearm was filed, and the application has not been denied.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Russ Fulcher (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 22, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provis (Mar 22, 2023)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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