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Abolishing ATF: Ending federal oversight of firearms, tobacco, and alcohol

This bill proposes to completely abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). This means the agency responsible for enforcing federal laws related to these products would cease to exist. This could impact how firearms, alcohol, and tobacco markets are regulated and overseen in the U.S.
Key points
Complete abolishment of the ATF agency, which currently oversees the trade and use of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives.
The absence of the ATF could lead to changes in the enforcement of federal firearms, alcohol, and tobacco laws.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_374
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2023-01-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Abolish the ATF Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_374.

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 2023-01-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Complete abolishment of the ATF agency, which currently oversees the trade and use of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives.
  • The absence of the ATF could lead to changes in the enforcement of federal firearms, alcohol, and tobacco laws.
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. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Burlison asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 374, a bill originally introduced by Representative Gaetz, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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