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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 22, 2021Law
H.R. 2814

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Jul 26, 2022)

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022

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.

What just happenedJul 26, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28](D-CA)Sponsor
85 cosponsors85 D
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  1. Jul 26, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.

  2. Jul 26, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jul 26, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Oct 19, 2021Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  8. Apr 22, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Apr 22, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. Apr 22, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseJul 26, 20227

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022

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 HouseApr 22, 2021

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.

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022 — Informed