FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on ATF Firearm Regulations

Original title: ATF'S ASSAULT ON THE SECOND AMENDMENT: WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH?

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal mechanism for Congress to review how the ATF interprets and enforces federal firearm regulations, which directly impacts the legal status of specific firearm accessories and the compliance requirements for gun owners.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Firearm owners

Regulatory changes by the ATF regarding accessories can alter the legal status and registration requirements for equipment owned by individuals.

ATF

The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its rulemaking and enforcement processes.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

A joint subcommittee hearing was held on March 23, 2023, to examine the regulatory actions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regarding firearm accessories and Second Amendment rights.

Key Facts

The hearing was a joint session between the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs and the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance.
The hearing took place on March 23, 2023.
The session focused on the ATF's regulatory approach to the Second Amendment.
Four witnesses provided oral testimony: Alex Bosco, Amy Swearer, Rob Wilcox, and Matthew Larosiere.
The hearing is documented under Serial No. 118-11 of the 118th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to conduct of the ATF's regulatory actions and their impact on Second Amendment rights.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included Alex Bosco (inventor), Amy Swearer (Heritage Foundation), Rob Wilcox (Everytown for Gun Safety), and Matthew Larosiere (attorney).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Increased Congressional Scrutiny of ATF

The joint nature of this hearing indicates a coordinated effort by two separate subcommittees to increase oversight of ATF regulatory rulemaking.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance

Connected Entities

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personRob Wilcox“Federal Legal Director at Everytown for Gun Safety who provided testimony.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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