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Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

USA118th CongressS-2048| Senate 
| Updated: 6/20/2023
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (29)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1338
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Jun 15, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4184
Introduced in House
Jun 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1338
    Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act


  • June 15, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4184
    Introduced in House


  • June 20, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 20, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-3407: Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
  • HR 118-6596: Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
  • HR 118-4184: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2023

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

USA118th CongressS-2048| Senate 
| Updated: 6/20/2023
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1338
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Jun 15, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4184
Introduced in House
Jun 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1338
    Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act


  • June 15, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4184
    Introduced in House


  • June 20, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 20, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (29)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-3407: Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
  • HR 118-6596: Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
  • HR 118-4184: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted