The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies FY2016 Appropriations Act
In the CJS Appropriations Act for FY2016 alone, the House included/passed:
· A Gosar amendment reversing the ATF ban on 7N6 ammunition, therefore restoring Second Amendment rights and preserving access to affordable ammunition for sporting purposes. This Gosar amendment was supported by the NRA and Gun Owners of America. Click HERE to read more.
· A Gosar-requested rider that prohibiting funds to implement the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty.
· A Gosar-supported provision permanently prohibiting funds for Fast and Furious like programs.
· A Gosar-supported provision permanently prohibiting the requirement for licenses to export firearms and parts to Canada;
· A Gosar-supported provision permanently prohibiting banning licenses for importing curio or relic firearms, parts, or ammunition;
· A Gosar-supported provision permanently prohibiting banning the importation of certain shotguns;
· A Gosar-supported rider prohibiting funds for an unauthorized reporting and registration requirement regarding the sale of multiple rifles to the same person in border states.
· A Gosar-supported rider prohibiting funds from being used to treat “green tip” ammo as armor piercing ammunition. I also helped lead an effort with 238 other members of Congress that caused ATF’s initial retreat on its proposed ban on green tip ammo.