Lauren Boebert Introduces Bill to Abolish ATF

The Colorado congresswoman's proposal targets the federal agency regulating firearms, explosives, and tobacco, as Republicans control Congress and prepare for Trump's return to the White House.

Representative Lauren Boebert has introduced H.R. 129, a bill to eliminate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
The ATF, established in 1972, enforces federal firearm regulations and investigates crimes such as bombings, arsons, and weapons trafficking.
Boebert and other Republican lawmakers argue the ATF has overstepped its authority, citing controversies like Operation Fast and Furious and regulatory actions on firearm accessories.
The bill has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee, but analysts estimate a low likelihood of it advancing or being enacted despite Republican control of the government.
Gun rights advocates have long criticized the ATF, while the agency's defenders argue its work is critical to reducing violent crime and ensuring public safety.