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119th Congress

H.R. 3740

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
S001193
Introduced
Jun 4, 2025
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Committees
House Committee on the Judiciary
Official text
Introduced in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (114)

Original cosponsors (56)
Added later (58)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025 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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No recorded votes on this bill.

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