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To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1047| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2017
Jody B. Hice

Jody B. Hice

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (10)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Ron DeSantis (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Blake Farenthold (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fairness in Firearm Testing Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of its entire process of examining and testing an item to determine whether it is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. The bill bars the ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. The ATF must make a digital video disc containing a copy of the recording available to: (1) a person requesting a copy who claims an ownership interest in such item, and (2) a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving such item. An item which the ATF has determined is a firearm or ammunition shall not be admissible as evidence unless: (1) the ATF has complied with the requirements of this bill to make its digital video disc available, or (2) such compliance has been waived in writing by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • February 14, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.


  • March 2, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesFirearms and explosivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1047| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2017
Fairness in Firearm Testing Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of its entire process of examining and testing an item to determine whether it is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. The bill bars the ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. The ATF must make a digital video disc containing a copy of the recording available to: (1) a person requesting a copy who claims an ownership interest in such item, and (2) a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving such item. An item which the ATF has determined is a firearm or ammunition shall not be admissible as evidence unless: (1) the ATF has complied with the requirements of this bill to make its digital video disc available, or (2) such compliance has been waived in writing by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • February 14, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.


  • March 2, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jody B. Hice

Jody B. Hice

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (10)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Ron DeSantis (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Ted Poe (Republican)Blake Farenthold (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesFirearms and explosivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media