Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022
United States117th CongressHR-2814House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 26, 2022
Summary
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022 This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in civil actions. Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from 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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S-1338: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence ActIntroduced in Senate
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.
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