22 Senators Begin Action To Halt Biden's ATF Rule & Gun Owners of America To Sue

22 Senators, led by Ted Cruz, have introduced a Congressional Review Act joint resolution to disapprove of the ATF's recent rule concerning the definition of frames or receivers and firearm identification. Gun Owners of America (GOA) plans to sue the Biden administration to halt the rule's implementation, citing it as an expansion of the ATF's gun registry.

Quick Summary

Twenty-two Senators, led by Ted Cruz, have introduced a Congressional Review Act joint resolution to disapprove of the ATF's recent rule on ghost guns. Gun Owners of America (GOA) plans to sue the Biden administration, calling the rule an illegal expansion of the ATF's firearms registry.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and News Update
  2. 00:18Senator Cruz Introduces CRA Joint Resolution
  3. 00:40Co-Sponsoring Senators Listed
  4. 01:21Reading of the Joint Resolution
  5. 02:10Official Filing and Next Steps
  6. 02:21Strategic Importance of the Vote
  7. 02:42Gun Owners of America Statement
  8. 03:13GOA's Actionable Steps for Legislators
  9. 03:43Sample Letter to Senators
  10. 04:06Concerns Over ATF Registry Expansion
  11. 04:29Mention of No Registry Rights Act
  12. 04:36GOA Lawsuit and Senatorial Action Confirmed
  13. 04:48Call to Action and Pressure on Senators
  14. 04:54Concluding Remarks and Encouragement

Frequently Asked Questions

What action have 22 Senators taken regarding the Biden administration's ATF rule on ghost guns?

Twenty-two Senators, led by Ted Cruz, have officially introduced a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval. This resolution challenges the ATF's recent rule concerning the definition of frames or receivers and the identification of firearms, often referred to as a 'ghost guns' rule.

What is Gun Owners of America's response to the ATF's new rule?

Gun Owners of America (GOA) has stated that President Biden's move to expand the ATF's gun registry is illegal. GOA plans to sue the Biden administration to halt the implementation of this rule, which they consider an anti-Second Amendment measure.

What is the purpose of the Congressional Review Act joint resolution filed by the Senators?

The joint resolution is a mechanism under the Congressional Review Act that allows Congress to disapprove of certain agency rules. If passed by both chambers and signed by the President, it would nullify the ATF's rule, preventing it from having any force or effect.

How does the ATF's new rule potentially expand the firearms registry?

Critics argue the ATF's rule is an unconscionable expansion of the firearms registry. It reportedly aims to include 100% of all firearm transactions since August 2002, adding to the nearly billion records the ATF already possesses from past transactions.

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