Need to Reform Federal Laws Public monies weren't the only funds wasted by California's frivolous lawsuit. That court case and dozens more like it have cost firearms companies millions defending their good names from unwarranted accusations, which is why The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act will soon be introduced in Congress. This much-needed reform to federal law will prevent willful attempts to unjustly blame law-abiding firearms companies for things over which they have no control -- the things criminals do.