Fairness in Firearm Testing Act

Summary

Fairness in Firearm Testing Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of the entire process of its examination and testing of an item for the purpose of determining whether the item is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. Bars ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. Directs ATF to make available a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording: (1) at the request of a person who claims an ownership interest in such item; and (2) to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving such item. Provides that an item which ATF has determined is a firearm or ammunition shall not be admissible as evidence unless: (1) ATF has complied with the requirements of this Act to make its digital video disc available; or (2) such compliance has been waived in writing by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.

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Timeline

1. 5 January 2011

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 January 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 January 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 January 2011

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 5 January 2011 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 January 2011

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 January 2011

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 January 2011

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Sponsors

• Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] · R · Sponsor
• Sanford Bishop · D · Sponsor
• Marsha Blackburn · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] · R · Sponsor
• John Carter · R · Sponsor
• K. Conaway · R · Sponsor
• Trent Franks · R · Sponsor
• Louie Gohmert · R · Sponsor
• SAM JOHNSON · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2] · R · Sponsor
• Kenny Marchant · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] · R · Sponsor
• David Roe · R · Sponsor
• Mike Rogers · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3] · R · Sponsor
• DON YOUNG · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cravaack, Chip [R-MN-8] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing
• · hswm00 · Standing

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