Rep. Tracy Mann (R-Kan.) has introduced a bill to rein in the ATF's “zero tolerance” policy, seeking to stop ATF from shutting down FFLs seemingly unchecked under former President Biden.
The title of this law is the “Regulation of Federal License Enforcement (RIFLE) Act.”
According to Mann's office,
Under the Biden administration, the ATF's zero-tolerance policy has forced small and medium-sized gun stores out of business. The agency revoked federal firearms licenses for minor clerical errors, such as omitting a customer's middle initial and using the state's abbreviation instead of its full name. In 2024 alone, the number of gun dealer license revocations by the ATF was at its highest level in 20 years, marking the third consecutive year of increased license revocations under President Biden's leadership. The Biden administration claimed last week that it was reversing the zero-tolerance policy. Upon further consideration of the updated enforcement. guidanceit seems that the effect remains completely.
Congressman Mann told Breitbart News, “President Biden has done everything in his power to weaponize the federal government against gun store owners in the Big First area of Kansas and across the country. His zero-tolerance policy. has undermined the Second Amendment and trampled on the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. Since day one, I have vehemently opposed this unconstitutional policy and called for increased oversight to curb ATF abuses. I have been fighting for it.”
He added: “On November 5, 2024, the nation made it clear that constitutional rights are not up for grabs. My bill would strengthen the Second Amendment rights of local gun stores. And I'm making that clear by working with President Trump to restore some sanity to individuals whose livelihoods have been destroyed by this federal abuse. further strengthened, FFL I look forward to bringing justice and getting our country back on track.”
The Rifle Act would “ensure that ATF coordinates with FFLs and give them an opportunity to comply with FFLs before ATF moves to revoke a license,” and “clearly define and enforce what constitutes a willful violation, and imposes a presumption that there is no willful violation unless it is persuasive.'' “Evidence'', “FFLs can review and appeal ATF decisions before administrative law judges, and zero tolerance Cover legal costs incurred while the policy is in force. and automatically reinstate and approve suspended, revoked, or denied licenses while ATF's zero-tolerance policy is in effect. ”
The law also provides compensation to FFLs who are victims of ATF's “zero tolerance” policy.
Aidan Johnston, director of federal affairs for Gun Owners of America, commented on the rifle law: Illegal Gun Registry Business Records. GOA has been at the forefront of the fight to expose ATF's “zero tolerance” policies, filing two lawsuits. We urge Congress and the White House to pass Congressman Mann's bill to curb this fraudulent federal attack on the Second Amendment. ”
The Rifle Act has 19 co-sponsors. They are Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN), Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT), Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), and Rep. Randy Ogles. They are Congressman Feenstra (R-Iowa) and Congressman Thomas Tiffany (R-Wisconsin). ), Derek Schmidt (R-KS), Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Ron Estes (R-KS), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Adrian Smith (R-NE) ), John Rhodes (R-TX), Mike Collins (R-GA), Addison McDowell (R-NC), Sheri Biggs (R-SC), Keith Self (R-TX), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Barry Moore (R-AL), and Jake Elsey (R-TX).
Congressman Rose commented on the Rifle Act as follows:
Rogue regulators under the Biden administration were determined to deny Americans their Second Amendment rights. I stand with the millions of Tennesseans who are tired of unelected bureaucrats pushing their agenda without a single vote in Congress. I am proud to co-sign this bill and defend our God-given rights.
“Small business owners should not be targeted by a weaponized regime,” said Congresswoman Tiffany. The Rifle Act protects small gun store owners and FFLs from unfair practices that threaten their livelihoods. ”
“Over the past four years, the Biden administration has weakened the Second Amendment and weaponized the ATF,” said Congressman McDowell. I am proud to co-sponsor the Rifle Act to protect and restore the Constitution and the livelihoods of gun store owners. ”
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