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Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-2814| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2022
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (85)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3214
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Apr 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1338
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.
Jul 20, 2022
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
Jul 26, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.
Jul 26, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3214
    Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act


  • April 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1338
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • July 20, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 20, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.


  • July 20, 2022
    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.


  • July 26, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.


  • July 26, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.

Law

Related Bills

  • S 117-1338: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
  • HR 117-4836: Firearm Owners Responsibility and Safety Act
Civil actions and liabilityCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesFirearms and explosivesManufacturingProduct safety and quality

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-2814| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3214
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Apr 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1338
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.
Jul 20, 2022
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
Jul 26, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.
Jul 26, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3214
    Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act


  • April 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1338
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • July 20, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 20, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.


  • July 20, 2022
    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.


  • July 26, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.


  • July 26, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (85)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • S 117-1338: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
  • HR 117-4836: Firearm Owners Responsibility and Safety Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesFirearms and explosivesManufacturingProduct safety and quality