AIM Act of 2023

The AIM Act of 2023 removes numerous restrictions on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that were added through annual appropriations bills over many years. The bill eliminates limitations on how the ATF can access firearms trace data, conduct record-keeping inspections, require physical inventory checks of firearms dealers, and process Freedom of Information Act requests. It also changes standards for license revocation from "willful" to "knowing" violations and removes prohibitions on consolidating firearms records or transferring ATF functions to other agencies. These changes aim to modernize the ATF's operations by removing outdated restrictions. The bill directly affects the ATF's operations and the firearms industry, particularly licensed dealers who must comply with these regulations.