H.R. 3740 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
H.R. 3740 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jun 4, 2025, sponsored by Eric Swalwell with 114 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 4, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 114
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025 This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in civil actions. Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the crimi…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eric Swalwell (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 114 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 4, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 4, 2025)
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 119th Congress
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- H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act
- H.R. 4323: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025
- H.R. 3497: Medal of Sacrifice Act
- S. 307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
- S. 6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act
- H.R. 35: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
- H.R. 38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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