FIREARM Act

# FIREARM Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The FIREARM Act would protect gun dealers and firearms retailers from losing their federal licenses if they voluntarily report certain violations to the ATF (the federal agency that regulates firearms) before the agency discovers them during an inspection. The bill specifically exempts violations that are "correctable"—meaning they can be fixed—as long as the violation didn't involve illegally selling a gun to someone prohibited from owning one (like a felon).

The protections would apply retroactively, meaning they could cover violations already reported in the past. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects federal firearms licensees (gun dealers, retailers, and distributors) by giving them an incentive to self-report compliance mistakes without fear of losing their operating license. It could indirectly affect gun buyers and the ATF's enforcement capacity, though violations involving illegal sales to prohibited persons would still face enforcement action. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.