Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022
Summary
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2022 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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 22, 2021
Last action Jul 26, 2022
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Jul 26, 2022
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-436.
lower
Jul 20, 2022
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.
lower
Jul 20, 2022
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Jul 20, 2022
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
lower
Oct 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
lower
Apr 22, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 85 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Alan S. Lowenthal
DDemocratic
Co
André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda L. Lawrence
DDemocratic
Co
Brendan F. Boyle
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Higgins
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn B. Maloney
DDemocratic
Co
Charlie Crist
DDemocratic
Co
Conor Lamb
DDemocratic
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