Requires the ATF to process most applications within 90 days and create an appeals process for delays or denials.
This bill would set firm deadlines for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to process applications for licenses and permits. Most applications would need to be processed within 90 days, and certain license applications within 60 days. It would also create a way for people to appeal if their application is denied or delayed. Additionally, it would require the ATF to publicly report on its processing times.
Today, there are no set deadlines for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to process applications for licenses and permits. There is also no requirement for them to publicly report on their processing times. If this bill becomes law, the ATF would have to process most applications within 90 days, and certain license applications within 60 days. It would also create an appeals process for applicants and require the ATF to publish quarterly reports on its application processing data.
HR 5672 · 119th Congress · September 30, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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