Why This Matters
This bill aims to completely abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, ending its operations and oversight.
If you work for the ATF, you could be out of a job if this bill passes.
Affects: Current employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives may lose their jobs.
Summary
Abolish the ATF Act This bill abolishes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill would eliminate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives entirely. 2. The bill proposes that all functions and responsibilities of the ATF be discontinued. 3. It would remove federal oversight of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives. 4. The bill does not provide a plan for what will happen to current ATF employees.
Who is affected?
Current employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives may lose their jobs.