Bill Detail
H.R. 3740
Congress: 119
Title
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
Summary
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025 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.
Sponsor
Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA-14]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Jun 27, 6:51 AM · synced 2d ago
Introduced
2025-06-04
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Bill Engagement
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025 This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in…
Lobbyists on the case
- American Federation of Teachers2 filings · 1 lob
- Earl Hadley2026 Q1