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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to establish an administrative relief process for individuals whose applications for transfer and registration of a firearm were denied, and for other purposes.
1/23/2025, 9:20 AM
Summary of Bill HR 613
Bill 119 hr 613, also known as the "Firearm Transfer and Registration Administrative Relief Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to establish an administrative relief process for individuals whose applications for transfer and registration of a firearm were denied.
The bill seeks to provide a pathway for individuals who have been denied the transfer and registration of a firearm to appeal the decision through an administrative process. This process would allow individuals to present evidence and arguments in support of their application, potentially leading to a reversal of the denial.
In addition to establishing this administrative relief process, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to firearm transfer and registration. While the specifics of these provisions are not detailed in the summary, it can be inferred that they are intended to streamline and improve the current processes for transferring and registering firearms. Overall, Bill 119 hr 613 aims to provide individuals with a fair and transparent mechanism for appealing denials of firearm transfer and registration applications, while also making improvements to the overall process.
The bill seeks to provide a pathway for individuals who have been denied the transfer and registration of a firearm to appeal the decision through an administrative process. This process would allow individuals to present evidence and arguments in support of their application, potentially leading to a reversal of the denial.
In addition to establishing this administrative relief process, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to firearm transfer and registration. While the specifics of these provisions are not detailed in the summary, it can be inferred that they are intended to streamline and improve the current processes for transferring and registering firearms. Overall, Bill 119 hr 613 aims to provide individuals with a fair and transparent mechanism for appealing denials of firearm transfer and registration applications, while also making improvements to the overall process.
Congressional Summary of HR 613
ATF Transparency Act
This bill modifies procedural requirements related to the transfer or making of firearms that are subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act (e.g., machine guns, short-barreled shotguns, and silencers).
The bill permits the transfer of a firearm if 90 days have elapsed since the application to transfer the firearm was filed, and the application has not been denied. Additionally, the bill establishes an administrative relief process with respect to an application to transfer that is denied.
The bill permits the making of a firearm if 90 days have elapsed since the application to make the firearm was filed, and the application has not been denied.
Finally, the bill requires reports on firearms-related background check inquiries that remain unresolved after 90 days and the percentage of firearms-related background check inquiries related to the transfer of a firearm that were administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Current Status of Bill HR 613
Bill HR 613 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill HR 613 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2025. Bill HR 613's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 22, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 613
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 613
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 613
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to establish an administrative relief process for individuals whose applications for transfer and registration of a firearm were denied, and for other purposes.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to establish an administrative relief process for individuals whose applications for transfer and registration of a firearm were denied, and for other purposes.
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