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Eliminating ATF, easing gun laws, and supporting border patrol families.

This bill aims to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and transfer its functions to the Department of Justice. It also removes many firearm restrictions for lawful gun owners and establishes a trust fund to support the families of border patrol agents killed in the line of duty as a result of Operation Fast and Furious.
Key points
The ATF will be abolished, with its responsibilities shifting to the Department of Justice, potentially altering how firearm, alcohol, and tobacco regulations are enforced.
Numerous federal firearm regulations will be repealed, leading to fewer restrictions for law-abiding gun owners.
A trust fund, financed by the sale of confiscated firearms and other sources, will provide financial support to families of border patrol agents killed in the line of duty.
Grant programs for state firearm safety initiatives will be established, commencing in 2032.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3960
Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
Process start date: 2021-06-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Brian A. Terry Memorial Eliminate the ATF Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3960.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The ATF will be abolished, with its responsibilities shifting to the Department of Justice, potentially altering how firearm, alcohol, and tobacco regulations are enforced.
  • Numerous federal firearm regulations will be repealed, leading to fewer restrictions for law-abiding gun owners.
  • A trust fund, financed by the sale of confiscated firearms and other sources, will provide financial support to families of border patrol agents killed in the line of duty.
  • Grant programs for state firearm safety initiatives will be established, commencing in 2032.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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