Likely Impact: Pro-Gun
Sponsor(s): Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO)
Notes: The bill currently has 32 cosponsors.
H.R. 221 has been introduced for the 119th Congress (2025 – 2026).
Summary of Legislation:
This bill abolishes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.”
Bill Status – Introduced and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
The bill’s main sponsor is Rep. Eric Burlison (R—Missouri). It has 32 additional cosponsors, eight of whom are original. All cosponsors are Republicans.
List of cosponsors as of May 7, 2025:
Republicans – Listed alphabetically by last name.
Rep. Alford, Mark (MO – 4)
Rep. Biggs, Andy (AZ – 5)
Rep. Biggs, Sheri (SC – 3)
Rep. Boebert, Lauren (CO – 4)
Rep. Brecheen, Josh (OK – 2)
Rep. Burchett (TN – 2)
Rep. Cline, Ben (VA – 6)
Rep. Cloud, Michael (TX – 27)
Rep. Collins, Mike (GA – 10)
Rep. Crane, Elijah (AZ – 2)
Rep. Crank, Jeff (CO – 5)
Rep. Davidson, Warren (OH -8)
Rep. Fulcher, Russ (ID – 1)
Rep. Gill, Brandon (TX – 26)
Rep. Gosar, Paul (AZ – 9)
Rep. Hageman, Harriet (WY – At Large)
Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham (AZ – 8)
Rep. Haridopolos, Mike (FL -8)
Rep. Harris, Mark (NC – 8)
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina (FL – 13)
Rep. Massie, Thomas (KY – 4)
Rep. McGuire, John (VA – 5)
Rep. Miller, Mary (IL – 15)
Rep. Moore, Barry (AL – 1)
Rep. Ogles, Andrew (TN – 5)
Rep. Onder, Robert (MO – 3)
Rep. Perry, Scott (PA – 10)
Rep. Self, Keith (TX – 3)
Rep. Spartz, Victoria (IN – 5)
Rep. Stutzman (IN – 3)
Rep. Wied, Tony (WI – 8)
Rep. Weber, Randy (TX – 14)