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119-hr-6127119th Congress

AIM Act

Sponsored By: Representative Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

Introduced

Summary

Expands ATF's access to and use of firearms records and trace data. This bill would remove long-standing limits on trace-data use, allow centralized recordkeeping within the Justice Department, extend retention of instant background-check records, and broaden inspection and licensing authorities.

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  • Law enforcement and ATF investigators would gain broader access to trace data, be allowed to search out-of-business computerized records, conduct more frequent recordkeeping inspections, and use a "knowingly" standard instead of a "willful" standard in license actions.
  • Federal firearms licensees and importers would be able to centralize acquisition and disposition records, could face physical inventory checks, and would see expanded import opportunities for curios, relics, surplus military firearms, and certain shotgun models alongside changed licensing and revocation rules.
  • Researchers, advocates, and the public would have wider access to firearm trace information and related Freedom of Information Act requests for arson, explosives, and traces, enabling more analysis and transparency.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

More ATF access to gun records

If enacted, ATF and DOJ would be allowed to keep some background check records longer than 24 hours. They could centralize and search dealer records, even after a shop closes. They could require physical inventories. Limits on sharing firearms trace data and processing some FOIA requests would be lifted. The bill would also loosen some import rules for certain firearms. FFL holders could face more record checks and license conditions, while police and the public could get more data.

Tighter license reviews for gun dealers

If enacted, FFL license cases would no longer get a full new (de novo) review. New evidence could be limited to what the agency already considered. The inspection frequency limit would be removed, allowing more compliance visits. The fault standard would change from "willfully" to "knowingly."

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

VA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 11/19/2025

  • Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 11/19/2025

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 11/19/2025

  • Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 11/20/2025

  • Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 11/20/2025

  • Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

    ME • D

    Sponsored 11/20/2025

  • Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/20/2025

  • Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 12/9/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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