Reducing Unnecessary Slowdowns in Handling Act

This bill would set deadlines for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to process applications. The ATF would have 60 calendar days to process applications related to federal firearms licenses and 90 calendar days for other applications. Every 90 days, the ATF would have to report to Congress and post publicly the number of applications received, approved, denied, and pending, along with processing times and reasons for delays and denials. The ATF would also have to create an appeals process for denied or late applications and carry out the bill using existing funds, without hiring more staff.

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Sponsors

• Roger Williams Republican sponsor
• 3 cosponsors