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Increased firearm taxes and new fund for gun violence prevention.

This act increases taxes on firearm sales and parts, establishing a new fund. Money from this fund will be used for violence prevention programs, gun violence research, hate crime data collection, and forensic firearm analysis. This means that purchasing firearms may become more expensive, and the collected funds will be used for initiatives aimed at increasing public safety.
Key points
The tax on firearm sales and parts (e.g., frames, receivers) will increase by 0.5 percentage points.
A special fund (Gun Violence Prevention Trust Fund) will be created with four accounts: for violence prevention, gun violence research, hate crimes data collection, and firearm forensics.
Funds will support community-based violence intervention, scientific research (including firearm suicide prevention), hate crime initiatives, and firearm examiner activities.
Occupational taxes and transfer taxes related to firearms will be adjusted annually for inflation, potentially leading to increases.
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Print number: 118_HR_4283
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Process start date: 2023-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Gun Violence Prevention and Safe Communities Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4283.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The tax on firearm sales and parts (e.g., frames, receivers) will increase by 0.5 percentage points.
  • A special fund (Gun Violence Prevention Trust Fund) will be created with four accounts: for violence prevention, gun violence research, hate crimes data collection, and firearm forensics.
  • Funds will support community-based violence intervention, scientific research (including firearm suicide prevention), hate crime initiatives, and firearm examiner activities.
  • Occupational taxes and transfer taxes related to firearms will be adjusted annually for inflation, potentially leading to increases.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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