HR 5672
Reducing Unnecessary Slowdowns in Handling Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Bill overview
This bill aims to speed up the process by which the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) handles permit applications. It sets specific deadlines for processing applications, including 90 days for general applications and 60 days for those related to certain licenses. The bill also requires the ATF to regularly report on how long applications take to process, the reasons for delays, and the reasons for denials, increasing transparency and accountability. Finally, it establishes an appeals process and directs the ATF to streamline its procedures to improve efficiency.
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