Congress·In Committee·S. 1224
RIFLE Act
Guns: Removing the Federal Tax on Certain Firearm Transfers
Legislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- This bill would eliminate the federal tax that people must pay when they buy or transfer certain types of firearms and accessories. Currently, the government charges a fee—often $200—for items like silencers, short-barreled rifles, and other specialized equipment regulated under the National Firearms Act.
- The plan is designed to help gun owners and collectors by making it less expensive to legally obtain these items. Supporters say the current tax is an unfair financial barrier that makes it harder for regular people to exercise their right to own a gun.
- If passed, the law would take effect for any transfers made after the bill is signed. It also ensures that these specific firearms continue to be managed by current federal agencies rather than being treated like everyday household products by safety commissions.
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Apr 1, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
RIFLE Act
Bill NumberS 1224
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Cosponsors
(14)R: 14
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