ATF Elimination Act

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Bill Number

HR 509

Introduced

Jan 12, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Alcoholic beverages Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against property Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Executive agency funding and structure Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Firearms and explosives Smuggling and trafficking Terrorism Violent crime

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Summary

ATF Elimination Act

This bill abolishes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

It transfers the ATF's authorities, functions, personnel, and assets to the Department of Justice, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Actions

Feb 8, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan 12, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 12, 2017

Introduced in House

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