Bills · HR 4174
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4174Crime and Law Enforcement
ATF DATA Act
INTRO JUN 26· LAST ACTION JUN 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenLicensed firearm dealers and manufacturers would be directly affected because detailed aggregate data related to firearms traced back to them, including specific information for the top 200 dealers, would become publicly accessible. This includes how many guns were traced to them, how many were part of multiple sales, and how many they reported as lost or stolen.
The general public, researchers, journalists, and policymakers would also be significantly affected by gaining access to a large amount of detailed firearm trace data that is currently not publicly available. This increased transparency could inform public debate, academic studies, and legislative efforts related to gun violence and trafficking patterns.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the ATF to annually publish aggregated firearm trace data, including details broken down by the type of license held by the source dealer.
This provision ensures a baseline level of transparency regarding where crime guns originate from, offering insights into general trends and the role of different types of gun sellers.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the publication of a list of the 200 gun dealers to whom the highest number of firearms were traced, including detailed information like gun type, recovery city, and 'time-to-crime'.
This identifies specific problematic sources of crime guns, potentially allowing for more targeted interventions or scrutiny of dealers whose firearms are frequently recovered at crime scenes.
PROVISION 03
Requires data on firearms reported lost or stolen from licensees to be published, broken down by state and including details on reporting compliance and where they were recovered.
This sheds light on a significant source of firearms entering the illegal market and highlights accountability or potential lapses in reporting by licensed dealers.
PROVISION 04
Includes aggregated firearm trace data for the 50 Metropolitan Statistical Areas with the highest homicide rates, detailing recovery locations, source states, and top selling licensees in those areas.
This allows for a deeper understanding of gun trafficking patterns and their impact in areas most affected by gun violence, potentially informing targeted prevention strategies.
PROVISION 05
Requires the total number of privately made firearms (PMFs) recovered to be reported, broken down by state, type, and brand if known.
This provides crucial data on the prevalence and characteristics of untraceable 'ghost guns' in criminal activity, a growing concern for law enforcement.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
3
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 26
Introduced in House
JUN 26
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4174
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 26, 2025
Last actionJun 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025
House BillHR 4174Crime and Law Enforcement
ATF DATA Act
INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 26, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
2
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