S. 1955: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-06-04 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-04 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-07 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-04):
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
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 criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.
Additionally, the bill states that firearms trace data maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is not immune from legal process. Such data is subject to discovery; is admissible as evidence; and may be used, relied on, or disclosed in a civil action or administrative proceeding.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Christopher Murphy | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| John Fetterman | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Patty Murray | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Jack Reed | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Charles E. Schumer | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-06-04 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1955?
S. 1955 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1955 are available on congress.gov.
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