Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025

# Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025 This bill would modify legal liability rules related to gun violence. Currently, federal law generally protects gun manufacturers and sellers from being sued by victims of gun crimes or mass shootings. This bill would create exceptions to that legal protection, allowing victims of gun violence to pursue lawsuits against firearm manufacturers and dealers in certain circumstances—similar to how people can sue companies in other industries for harm caused by their products. The bill primarily affects gun manufacturers, dealers, and victims of gun violence. It would give shooting victims and their families a legal pathway to seek damages in court, while potentially exposing the firearms industry to civil lawsuits.

Key provisions would likely include standards for when manufacturers or sellers can be held responsible and what types of cases qualify for litigation. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a floor vote in the House. No action has been taken on the bill at this time. The bill would require approval from both the House and Senate, and a presidential signature, to become law.