PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act

# PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act Summary This bill would expand federal court jurisdiction over lawsuits against firearms manufacturers and dealers. Currently, most of these lawsuits are handled in state courts. The bill would allow them to be filed in federal district courts instead, giving the federal court system primary authority over cases involving firearms liability and manufacturing disputes. The bill primarily affects firearms manufacturers, gun dealers and retailers, and individuals or organizations that might sue them.

It relates to the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), a 2005 federal law that shields gun makers and sellers from most lawsuits. This new bill would change which courts handle remaining cases that aren't blocked by the PLCAA's protections—moving them from state to federal courts, where proceedings might follow different procedural rules. **Current Status:** The bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As of now, it has not advanced further in the legislative process.