On January 10, 2025, Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO) announced the introduction of legislation aimed at abolishing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The bill, co-sponsored by Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO), seeks to eliminate the agency responsible for enforcing federal laws related to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives, and arson.
In a statement, Boebert expressed concerns that the ATF undermines constitutional freedoms, particularly the Second Amendment rights of American citizens. She stated, “I cannot imagine under any circumstance or administration where the ATF serves as an ally to the Second Amendment and law-abiding firearm owners across America.”
The proposed legislation has garnered support from several Republican lawmakers who share similar concerns about the ATF’s role and its impact on constitutional rights. The bill is currently under consideration in the House of Representatives.
