Abolish the ATF Act
This bill, HR 221 (Abolish the ATF Act), would eliminate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) as a federal agency. It directly affects the ATF itself, removing its existence within the U.S. Department of Justice. The bill contains no policy provisions or new mechanisms - it solely directs the abolition of the agency through a single legislative action. As a procedural measure, it does not alter gun laws, enforcement responsibilities, or affect the public.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 7, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2025
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Jan 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Eric Burlison
RRepublican
Co
Abraham J. Hamadeh
RRepublican
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Andrew Ogles
RRepublican
Co
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
Co
Anna Paulina Luna
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Ben Cline
RRepublican
Co
Brandon Gill
RRepublican
Co
Clay Fuller
RRepublican
Co
Diana Harshbarger
RRepublican
Co
Elijah Crane
RRepublican
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