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H.R. 221 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Abolish the ATF Act

H.R. 221 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 7, 2025, sponsored by Eric Burlison with 34 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 7, 2025
Co-sponsors
34
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Abolish the ATF Act This bill abolishes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Eric Burlison (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 34 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 7, 2025
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 7, 2025)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 221 (119th Congress): Abolish the ATF Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-221/abolish-the-atf-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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