S. 884: ATF Transparency 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 | 2025-03-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-11-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-06):
ATF Transparency Act
This bill modifies procedural requirements related to the transfer or making of firearms that are subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act (e.g., machine guns, short-barreled shotguns, and silencers).
The bill generally permits the transfer of a firearm if three business days have elapsed since the application to transfer the firearm was filed, and the application has not been denied. Additionally, the bill establishes an administrative relief process with respect to an application to transfer that is denied.
The bill permits the making of a firearm if three business days have elapsed since the application to make the firearm was filed, and the application has not been denied.
Finally, the bill requires reports on firearms-related background check inquiries that remain unresolved after 90 days and the percentage of firearms-related background check inquiries related to the transfer of a firearm that were administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-03-06 |
| Rick Scott | R FL 2025-03-10 |
| David McCormick | R PA 2025-11-20 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 884 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 884?
S. 884 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: ATF Transparency Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 884 are available on congress.gov.
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