H.R.4905: ATF Enforcement Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced April 12, 2016
  • Latest Major Action April 28, 2016

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Bill Summary

ATF Enforcement Act This bill amends the federal judicial code to require the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to be appointed by the Attorney General. Currently, the Director is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Additionally, it amends several appropriations laws to remove limitations on the ATF's authority to conduct activities related to the administration of federal firearms...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 28, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
April 12, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
April 12, 2016

Introduced in the House by Donald Beyer (D-Va.)

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