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House BillHR 335Taxation

Repeal the NFA Act

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This bill matters because it represents a significant change in federal firearm regulation. If it becomes law, it would make certain types of firearms and accessories, currently subject to extra federal taxes and lengthy approval processes, much easier to acquire for law-abiding citizens. This would be a major shift for gun owners who view the NFA as an infringement on their Second Amendment rights and an unnecessary bureaucratic burden.

Conversely, critics might argue that repealing the NFA could lead to more dangerous weapons being more readily available, potentially increasing gun violence or making it harder for law enforcement to track certain firearms. The bill directly impacts the ongoing debate about gun control versus gun rights, potentially changing how people access and own a specific category of firearms in the United States.

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Repeals Chapter 53 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

This chapter is the legal basis for the National Firearms Act (NFA), meaning its repeal would eliminate all federal NFA regulations.

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TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 335

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedJan 13, 2025

Last actionJan 13, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2025

House BillHR 335Taxation

Repeal the NFA Act

INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 13, 2025

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Repeals Chapter 53 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

This chapter is the legal basis for the National Firearms Act (NFA), meaning its repeal would eliminate all federal NFA regulations.

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative	Removes NFA-related penalties	Individuals who currently violate the National Firearms Act
criminal	Removes NFA-related penalties	Individuals who currently violate the National Firearms Act

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National Firearms Act (NFA): A 1934 federal law that requires special registration, background checks, and taxes for certain firearms and accessories, such as machine guns, short-barreled rifles/shotguns, and silencers.
Internal Revenue Code (IRC): The main body of federal tax law in the United States, administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Chapter 53: The specific section of the Internal Revenue Code that contains the provisions of the National Firearms Act.
Short-barreled rifle/shotgun: A rifle or shotgun that has a barrel shorter than a specified legal length (typically 16 inches for a rifle and 18 inches for a shotgun), which are currently regulated under the NFA.
Silencer: A device designed to reduce the sound of a gunshot, which is currently regulated under the NFA.

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