HR 7042 United States House · 118th Congress

RIFLE Act of 2024

The RIFLE Act of 2024 changes how the federal government handles violations by firearms licensees, affecting gun dealers and manufacturers who hold federal licenses. It creates a graduated penalty system where non-willful violations require the Attorney General to work with licensees to fix issues before taking action, while willful violations may lead to license suspension or revocation only after proper notice, hearing, and evidence of continued noncompliance. The bill establishes new procedures for administrative hearings, defines "willful" violations more clearly, and gives licensees 90 days to liquidate inventory after license expiration or revocation, with extensions possible for reasonable cause. These changes aim to create a more transparent process for addressing violations while maintaining public safety standards.
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Introduced Jan 18, 2024 Last action Jan 18, 2024
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Jan 18, 2024
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1 primary · 75 co-sponsors

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Tracey Mann
RRepublican
KS
1
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Aaron Bean
RRepublican
FL
4
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Adrian Smith
RRepublican
NE
3
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Alexander X. Mooney
RRepublican
WV
2
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Photo of Andrew Ogles
Andrew Ogles
RRepublican
TN
5
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Photo of Andrew S. Clyde
Andrew S. Clyde
RRepublican
GA
9
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Andy Biggs
RRepublican
AZ
5
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Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
IA
2
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Photo of Austin Scott
Austin Scott
RRepublican
GA
8
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Barry Loudermilk
RRepublican
GA
11
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Barry Moore
RRepublican
AL
1