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Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 1955 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
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Senate
Sponsors
27
Latest action
Jun 4, 2025

What it does

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,…

Official summary · Introduced in Senate · Jun 4, 2025

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jun 4, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jun 4, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Work with this bill

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