Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025
Rep. Issa Introduces Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act to Block State Taxes on Firearms
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill faces a difficult path in the Senate where it would need support from both parties to move forward.
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Life & Work
Firearms dealers and small manufacturers would benefit from not having to collect or remit state excise taxes on gun and ammunition sales. This could simplify compliance and potentially boost sales volume in states where excise taxes currently raise the sticker price of firearms. However, only a small fraction of all small businesses are gun dealers or manufacturers.
“may not levy or collect an excise tax on the sale of a firearm, ammunition, or a part or component of a firearm or ammunition by a manufacturer or dealer”
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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State Bill Would Add Tax to Gun, Ammo Sales
While Massachusetts considers a new 11% tax on firearms, federal legislation known as the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act has been reintroduced to stop states from implementing such excise taxes. The bill seeks to prevent states from funding gun control through targeted taxes.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025
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