Search Results: keywords:"federal agency abolition"

  • H. R. 221 — To abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:187

    H.R. 221 aims to dismantle the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). This bill, introduced by Mr. Burlison and several co-sponsors, has been directed to the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration. If enacted, the ATF would cease to exist,...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine there is a big team of people whose job is to make sure things like fireworks, alcohol, and things that go bang are safe and used properly. This bill is about closing that team down, but it doesn't say who will do their job instead, which could be like not having teachers in a school to keep everyone learning and safe.

  • H. R. 129 — To abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:146

    H. R. 129 is a bill proposed in the 119th Congress that aims to dissolve the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Introduced by Ms. Boebert on January 3, 2025, the bill straightforwardly calls for the abolishment of the ATF as a federal agency.

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 129 is a plan to close down the ATF, which is a group of people that help make sure rules about alcohol, smoking, guns, and big fireworks are followed. The plan doesn't say who will do their job or what will happen to the things they're already working on.