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H.R. 3984

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Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · October 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Congress
115th (2017–2019)
Introduced
October 5, 2017
Sponsor
Rep. Adam SchiffD
Cosponsors (45)
45D 0R
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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.

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