ATF Transparency Act: Appeals for Firearm Denials and 90-Day Processing Limit.
This Act mandates the ATF to establish a formal administrative relief process for individuals denied a firearm transfer or registration, enhancing citizens' rights to appeal. Crucially, if the ATF fails to make a decision on a firearm transfer or manufacturing application within 90 days, the application will be deemed automatically approved. These changes aim to increase the transparency and speed of the federal agency's operations, directly impacting citizens' waiting times and ability to defend their rights.
Key points
Right to Appeal: Citizens denied a firearm transfer will gain a formal process to appeal the decision to the Secretary, similar to existing NICS procedures.
Reimbursement of Legal Fees: If an appeal is successful, the citizen will be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary attorney fees incurred during the process.
90-Day Decision Limit: If the ATF does not approve or deny a firearm transfer or manufacturing application within 90 calendar days, the application is automatically deemed approved.
Increased NICS Transparency: Reports are required for Congress detailing the number of unresolved NICS inquiries and providing recommendations to minimize these delays.
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