Rep. Mark Green has contacted Attorney General Pamela Bondi, urging a swift review of the federal firearm licenses (FFLs) revoked during the Biden-Harris administration. A “zero tolerance” policy implemented by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) resulted in the revocation of 331 licenses between 2021 and 2025. On April 7, 2025, this policy was rescinded by the Trump administration.
In a letter, Rep. Green expressed support for the Trump administration’s actions, stating, “First, I’d like to commend the Trump administration for its work to protect the Second Amendment rights of Americans and to reverse the radical anti-gun policies of the previous administration.” He criticized the previous administration, noting, “Under former President Biden, the ATF aggressively pursued a ‘revoke first, prove willfulness later’ policy. This absurd and vindictive misinterpretation of the law victimized countless law-abiding business owners who did their best to conduct their business with caution and circumspection.”
He further argued that the Biden-Harris administration’s agenda impacted “livelihoods and family businesses,” while acknowledging the corrective measures taken by Trump’s team. Green added, “For many small business owners, this reprieve can’t come soon enough.” He stressed the necessity for an expedited review of revoked licenses to ensure justice for those affected, saying, “If the Trump administration hopes to restore the ATF’s symbiotic relationship with firearms dealers for the purposes of law enforcement, it must go further than rescinding this policy.”
The ATF’s previous policy led to increased revocations, often for minor infractions or clerical errors. Some cases progressed to revocation despite early resolutions like warning letters.
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