H.R. 3214

Referred to Committee

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

Introduced 6/11/2019•116th Congress•House

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

6/28/2019 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 6/11/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Law

Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesFirearms and explosivesManufacturingProduct safety and quality