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Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act

This bill, cited as the 'Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act', aims to repeal certain impediments to the administration of firearms laws. It repeals restrictions known as the Tiahrt Amendments, which require background check records to be destroyed within 24 hours and bar the Federal Government from requiring annual inventory audits by gun shop owners. The bill also restores the ability to process Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests regarding explosives incidents and firearm traces.
Key points
Repeals the requirement to destroy instant criminal background check records within 24 hours.
Removes the prohibition on the Federal Government requiring firearms dealers to conduct physical checks of firearms inventory.
Eliminates the prohibition on processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests about arson or explosives incidents or firearm traces.
Removes the prohibition on the consolidation or centralization in the Department of Justice of firearms acquisition and disposition records maintained by Federal firearms licensees.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_598
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_598.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Repeals the requirement to destroy instant criminal background check records within 24 hours.
  • Removes the prohibition on the Federal Government requiring firearms dealers to conduct physical checks of firearms inventory.
  • Eliminates the prohibition on processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests about arson or explosives incidents or firearm traces.
  • Removes the prohibition on the consolidation or centralization in the Department of Justice of firearms acquisition and disposition records maintained by Federal firearms licensees.
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 Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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