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

Hozzl · 2025-07-02T04:19:25Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3740 Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/2/2025, 4:19 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3740

The bill titled "To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 3740 on June 4, 2025. The purpose of the bill is to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act and allow gun trace information to be discoverable and admissible in civil proceedings.

Congressional Summary of HR 3740

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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Current Status of Bill HR 3740

Bill HR 3740 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2025. Bill HR 3740 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2025. Bill HR 3740's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3740

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

461

Democrat Cosponsors

461

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3740

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3740

To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings.