Videos tagged with Appropriations Bill

This video critically analyzes the House Republicans' passage of the FY 2026 appropriations bill, specifically focusing on the ATF's budget. The speaker, identified as an authority on firearms law and policy, argues that the advertised 25% cut to the ATF is misleading, amounting to only a 2.5% reduction that fails to address the agency's inefficiencies, particularly with NFA paperwork. The analysis highlights a perceived betrayal of gun owners' rights and predicts negative political consequences for the Republican party.

A recent congressional action has effectively blocked the ATF from using appropriated funds to enforce the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax on suppressors and Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs). This means the $200 tax stamp is not currently being collected for these items, and pending applications may receive refunds. While not a repeal of the NFA, this legislative maneuver significantly reduces enforcement of the tax for the foreseeable future, representing a major victory for gun owners.

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has reached an agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to dismiss the appeal in the case concerning the pistol brace regulation. This agreement stems from a recent appropriations bill that defunds the enforcement and defense of various ATF rules, including the pistol brace rule. While this is a win for FPC, the speaker expresses concern that the government's approach leaves the door open for future regulatory challenges.

This video analyzes the appropriations bill's impact on the ATF, detailing significant budget reductions and defunding measures for various ATF regulations and programs. It highlights cuts to the ATF's overall budget, restrictions on its frame and receiver rule, stabilizing brace rule, and executive orders. The analysis also covers the defunding of red flag laws, federal gun buybacks, and the prohibition of a federal firearms registry, while discussing implications for concealed carry reciprocity and the potential end of Operation Fast and Furious-like activities.

This video critiques recent legislative efforts, specifically an appropriations bill, from the perspective of gun owners. The speaker expresses dissatisfaction with what they perceive as insufficient action by congressional Republicans to protect Second Amendment rights, highlighting missed opportunities to curb ATF overreach and prevent the creation of a federal firearms registry. Key points include the prohibition of ATF/DEA merger funding, mandated NFA processing times, and the defunding of red flag laws, though the speaker remains skeptical of their long-term effectiveness.

This video discusses proposed legislative actions by House Republicans aimed at significantly curtailing the ATF's budget and operational capabilities. Key proposals include a 25% budget cut for the ATF, the deletion of federal gun registries, defunding of specific ATF rules like the frame and receiver rule and pistol brace rule, and the rejection of a proposed ATF-DEA merger. The legislation also includes provisions to expedite National Firearms Act (NFA) processing times.

This video discusses concerns regarding potential increased funding for gun control initiatives within upcoming federal appropriations bills. It highlights efforts by members of Congress and Gun Owners of America to prevent the use of federal funds for 'anti-gun research' and advocates for strengthening the Dicky Amendment, which restricts the CDC and NIH from using funds to promote gun control.

This video discusses House Resolution 4664, an appropriations bill, and an amendment proposed by Matt Rosendale to defund Joe Biden's Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The amendment failed due to eight Republican representatives voting against it, effectively keeping funding for the office. The speaker names these representatives and urges viewers to contact their representatives to express their disapproval.

This video discusses the House Republicans' move to defund new ATF rules through the fiscal year 2024 budget. The proposed legislation aims to block funding for ATF enforcement actions, including those related to pistol braces and the redefinition of federal firearms dealers. This strategy is part of a broader effort to counter the Biden administration's gun control agenda.

This video discusses a legislative amendment proposed by Senator John Kennedy concerning veterans' firearm rights. The amendment aims to prevent veterans placed in conservatorship by the VA due to financial difficulties from automatically losing their guns. Senator Chris Murphy opposes the amendment, citing concerns about mental competency and potential increases in veteran suicides, while Kennedy argues it's about financial hardship, not mental adjudication.

This video discusses a legislative effort by Representatives Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene to defund the office of the ATF Director, Stephen Dettelbach, using the Holman Rule. The Holman Rule allows amendments to appropriations legislation to reduce the salary or fire specific federal employees. The move is a response to ATF actions like the BRACE Rule and zero-tolerance policies for Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs), which the representatives argue overstep statutory authority.

This video provides an expert-level breakdown of ten potentially detrimental gun control provisions hidden within the FY 2023 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill (H.R. 8256). The analysis, presented by Aidan Johnston of Gun Owners of America, details significant ATF budget increases for gun registration, funding for red flag laws, and research initiatives that could impact Second Amendment rights. The speaker urges viewers to contact their representatives to oppose the bill.