S1169Referred to Committee

Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-27
Introduced
16
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

James E. Risch
James E. Risch
Republican · ID · Senator
Votes with party: 76.1% (865 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (16)

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Latest Action

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2025-03-27

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Committee Activity

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would eliminate or reduce federal taxes on firearms, ammunition, and related equipment that currently generate revenue for conservation and shooting range programs. Gun manufacturers, dealers, and buyers would pay lower taxes on these products, while states and conservation programs that depend on this tax revenue would need to find alternative funding sources. The change would primarily benefit the firearms industry and gun owners while potentially reducing money available for wildlife management and outdoor recreation programs.

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