Game Changing ATF Rule On Frames & Receivers Block By Congress!!!

Published on April 16, 2022
Duration: 8:34

Members of Congress, led by Senator Ted Cruz, have introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution to disapprove of the ATF's new rule on frames and receivers. This rule aims to regulate 80% kits and privately manufactured firearms as actual firearms, requiring serialization, background checks, and extended record retention for gun stores. The resolution seeks to repeal this rule and prevent similar future regulations, though its passage faces significant political hurdles.

Quick Summary

Congress is attempting to block the ATF's new rule on frames and receivers, which would regulate 80% kits and 'ghost guns' as firearms requiring serialization and background checks. A Congressional Review Act resolution has been introduced, but faces significant political hurdles for passage and presidential approval.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Congressional Action on ATF Rule
  2. 00:11Sponsor: Sonoran Desert Institute
  3. 00:38Details of the ATF's New Rule
  4. 01:10Impact on 80% Kits and Ghost Guns
  5. 01:56Changes to Record Retention Rules
  6. 02:47Congressional Review Act (CRA) Explained
  7. 03:24Senator Ted Cruz's Press Release
  8. 03:41Co-Sponsoring Senators
  9. 03:51Biden Administration's Rule Definition
  10. 04:32Senator Cruz's Statement on Crime and Registry
  11. 05:16Senator Lankford's Statement
  12. 05:56Senator Lee's Statement on Registries
  13. 06:26Chances of the Resolution Passing
  14. 07:14Litigation as an Alternative
  15. 07:49Viewer Questions and Channel Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution aiming to do regarding the ATF's new rule?

The CRA joint resolution aims to disapprove and repeal the ATF's new rule on frames and receivers. If passed, it would prevent the regulation from being implemented and prohibit similar future rules, effectively blocking the ATF's expanded definition and requirements for 80% kits.

How does the ATF's new rule on frames and receivers affect 80% kits and 'ghost guns'?

The ATF's new rule classifies 80% kits and privately manufactured firearms as actual firearms. This means they would require serialization, background checks for purchasers, and gun stores would face new serialization and record-keeping obligations.

What are the new record retention requirements for gun stores under the ATF's rule?

Under the new ATF rule, gun stores must maintain their transaction records permanently. Upon going out of business, these records must be turned over to the ATF, which critics fear could facilitate a national firearm registry.

What are the political challenges for the Congressional Review Act resolution to block the ATF rule?

The resolution needs to pass both the Senate and the House, and then be signed by the President. If the President vetoes it, a two-thirds majority in both chambers is required to override, making passage very difficult with the current political makeup.

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