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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leading Gun Safety Organizations Praise Schiff Legislation Aimed at Curbing Gun Violence, Keeping Communities Safe

— In case you missed it, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced two critical bills aimed at addressing the gun violence crisis in America, both of which have received support from multiple leading gun safety organizations.  The Firearm Destruction Licensure Act will ensure firearms intended to be destroyed are not sold and do not fall back into the hands of bad actors. The comprehensive legislation will require those engaged in the business of firearm destruction to become licensed an…  Continue Reading

Schiff, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Close Gun Loophole Fueling Secondary Market for Firearms Parts

— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined by Representatives Daniel S. Goldman (D-N.Y), Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), and Gabe Amo (D-R.I.), introduced the Firearm Destruction Licensure Act, a bill to ensure firearms intended to be destroyed are not sold and do not fall back into the hands of bad actors. Schiff’s comprehensive legislation will require those engaged in the business of firearm destruction to become licensed and directs the Attorney General to prescribe the acceptable method…  Continue Reading

Rep. Schiff Introduces Critical Bill to Enhance Public Transparency and Data on the Activities of Firearms and Regulatory Industries

— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the ATF Data and Anti-Trafficking Accountability (DATA) Act, a critical bill to enhance public transparency regarding the activities of the firearms industry and the regulatory functions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The comprehensive legislation will require the ATF to publish an annual report including aggregated trace data to better inform anti-trafficking strategies.“Ensuring that policymakers, res…  Continue Reading