H.R. 5672 requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to establish strict deadlines for processing permit and license applications—90 days for most applications and 60 days for federal firearms licenses. The bill affects firearms dealers, manufacturers, and others who apply for ATF permits and authorizations. The legislation also mandates that the ATF submit detailed quarterly reports to Congress and publish them publicly, including information about application approval rates, processing times, denial reasons, and any delays. The bill requires the ATF to establish an appeals process for denied applications and identify causes of delays, but specifies that implementation must occur using existing agency funds without hiring additional staff or acquiring new resources. No new federal funding is allocated under this bill.
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