H.R.563 - No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.563, the "No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act," aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code. The bill seeks to discontinue the federal government's collection of firearm transaction records from discontinued firearms businesses. It also mandates the destruction of already collected records.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would eliminate the requirement for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to maintain records of firearm transactions from businesses that are no longer operating. This would reduce the amount of data held by the federal government related to gun sales. The bill also requires a report to Congress on the number of records destroyed.
Potential Benefits
- Reduces the potential for government overreach in tracking firearm transactions.
- Aligns with the Second Amendment by limiting federal record-keeping related to gun ownership.
- Could potentially reduce administrative costs associated with storing and managing these records.
- Addresses concerns about data security and privacy related to firearm transaction information.
- Empowers individual liberty by preventing the indefinite retention of personal transaction data.
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Potential Disadvantages
- May hinder law enforcement's ability to trace firearms used in crimes, potentially impacting investigations.
- Could make it more difficult to identify patterns of illegal firearm sales or trafficking.
- May reduce the ATF's ability to monitor and regulate the firearms industry effectively.
- Could be perceived as weakening gun control measures and potentially increasing gun violence.
- May create a lack of accountability for firearms sold by businesses that have since closed.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill's alignment with the Constitution is complex. Proponents may argue it aligns with the Second Amendment by preventing the federal government from maintaining extensive records of firearm transactions, potentially infringing on the right to bear arms.
Opponents might argue that it hinders the government's ability to regulate firearms effectively, which could be seen as conflicting with the government's responsibility to ensure public safety. The balance between individual rights and public safety is a key consideration.
The bill does not appear to directly infringe upon any other constitutional rights or provisions.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).