A call by Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., to dismantle the Bureau of Alcohol, Tabacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) gained support Friday from more House Republicans.

On Jan. 7, Burlison announced H.R. 221 to abolish the ATF and thanked his original eight supporters, which included Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Rep Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Rep Mike Collins, R-Ga., and Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, among others.

“The ATF is emblematic of the deep-state bureaucracy that believes it can infringe on constitutional liberties without consequence. If this agency cannot uphold its duty to serve the people within the framework of the Constitution, it has no place in our government,” Burlison said.

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