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Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

USA117th CongressS-1338| Senate 
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (24)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act 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

S 116-1779
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 26, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2814
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1779
    Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act


  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 26, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2814
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2814: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022
  • 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

USA117th CongressS-1338| Senate 
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act 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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1779
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 26, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2814
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1779
    Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act


  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 26, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2814
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (24)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2814: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022
  • 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