House Republicans Introduce Bill to Abolish ATF

The proposed legislation argues the agency infringes on Second Amendment rights, but faces significant legislative hurdles.

Reps. Lauren Boebert and Eric Burlison have introduced the 'Abolish the ATF Act' to eliminate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The bill has seven Republican co-sponsors and claims the ATF overreaches its authority and violates constitutional gun rights.
Supporters cite controversial ATF actions, including Waco, Ruby Ridge, and recent firearm regulation rules, as reasons for its dissolution.
Critics of the bill argue it lacks a clear plan for reallocating the ATF's responsibilities, which include regulating firearms and combating violent crime.
The bill is unlikely to advance due to Democratic control of the Senate and the difficulty of abolishing federal agencies.