H.R. 3984 · 115th Congress
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Adam Schiff
- Introduced
- 2017-10-05
- Latest action
- 2017-10-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Summary
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for 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.