Reducing Unnecessary Slowdowns in Handling Act

This bill establishes statutory deadlines for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to process various permit applications. It mandates that general applications be processed within 90 calendar days and license applications under 18 U.S.C. 923 within 60 calendar days of receipt. To ensure transparency, the bill requires the ATF to submit quarterly reports to Congress and the public. These reports must detail the number of applications received, approved, denied, and pending, alongside processing times and reasons for any delays or denials. The legislation also mandates an appeals process for denied applications or those exceeding deadlines. The ATF must establish internal procedures to identify and correct non-compliance, implementing these changes using existing funds by streamlining processes and eliminating unnecessary steps, without hiring additional personnel.