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Prohibiting State Taxes on Firearms and Ammunition Sales

This bill aims to prevent states and their subdivisions from imposing special taxes on the sale of firearms, ammunition, and their components by manufacturers and dealers. This means citizens might pay less for these products as additional state taxes would be prohibited. The bill does not affect existing federal wildlife restoration funding laws.
Key points
States and local governments will be prohibited from levying excise taxes on firearm and ammunition sales.
This could potentially lower the cost of firearms and ammunition for consumers by removing additional state tax burdens.
The bill does not alter the federal Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act.
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Introduced
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No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2442
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
Process start date: 2025-03-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2442.

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:

  • States and local governments will be prohibited from levying excise taxes on firearm and ammunition sales.
  • This could potentially lower the cost of firearms and ammunition for consumers by removing additional state tax burdens.
  • The bill does not alter the federal Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act.
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. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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