Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

Summary

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

1. 22 April 2021

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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2. 22 April 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 22 April 2021 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Richard Blumenthal · D · Sponsor
• Christopher Murphy · D · Sponsor
• Richard Durbin · D · Sponsor
• Tammy Duckworth · D · Sponsor
• Elizabeth Warren · D · Sponsor
• John Reed · D · Sponsor
• Bernie Sanders · I · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Edward Markey · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Chris Van Hollen · D · Sponsor
• Amy Klobuchar · D · Sponsor
• Jeff Merkley · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sheldon Whitehouse · D · Sponsor
• Kirsten Gillibrand · D · Sponsor
• Tammy Baldwin · D · Sponsor
• Timothy Kaine · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Sponsor
• Ron Wyden · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Christopher Coons · D · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
• related to ← Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022
• related to ← Firearm Owners Responsibility and Safety Act