Allow victims of gun violence to sue firearm manufacturers and sellers for damages.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act?
The Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act is represented by S. 1955, which has been in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary since June 3, 2025. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation ends due to committee inaction rather than a formal vote. No action has occurred on this proposal since June 3, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act (S. 1955 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2048 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2048 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.