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Ending Federal Registration and Taxes on Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns

This Act removes short-barreled rifles and shotguns from the definition of 'firearm' under the National Firearms Act (NFA). This change eliminates the federal requirement for citizens to register these weapons and pay special transfer taxes. Furthermore, the law mandates the Attorney General to destroy existing federal registration records and applications related to these specific types of weapons within 365 days of enactment.
Key points
Short-barreled rifles and shotguns are excluded from the definition of 'firearm' under the National Firearms Act (NFA).
Owners of these weapons will no longer be required to pay the special federal transfer tax or register them under the NFA.
The Act mandates the Attorney General to destroy all existing federal registration records and applications related to these weapons within 365 days.
State and local laws imposing taxes (other than general sales taxes) or registration requirements on these specific weapons are preempted.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2395
Sponsor: Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
Process start date: 2025-03-27
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2395.

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 2025-03-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Short-barreled rifles and shotguns are excluded from the definition of 'firearm' under the National Firearms Act (NFA).
  • Owners of these weapons will no longer be required to pay the special federal transfer tax or register them under the NFA.
  • The Act mandates the Attorney General to destroy all existing federal registration records and applications related to these weapons within 365 days.
  • State and local laws imposing taxes (other than general sales taxes) or registration requirements on these specific weapons are preempted.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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