To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers. The main policy domain is Transportation, Trade, Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
transportation operators and travelers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, transportation operators and travelers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H4CBE5D6B721F40D990C141A378380D93: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act or the SHORT Act.
- Section HA53412C29B034A38A062DE1CC09D46FE: 2. Definition of firearm Subsection (a) of section 5845 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— by striking (1) a shotgun and all that follows through...
- Section H42FBB2C0A7D7456E92F9165D6717D000: 3. Elimination of disparate treatment of short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns used for lawful purposes Section 922 of title 18, United States...
- Section H8390D4242F14467C87E020F49EE40615: 4. Treatment of short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other weapons determined by reference to National Firearms Act Section 5841 of the Internal...
- Section H590CFC249CF14616B7BD02AA98AA3ECD: 5. Preemption of certain State laws in relation to short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other weapons Section 927 of title 18, United States...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Trade, Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- transportation operators and travelers
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- transportation operators and travelers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Marshall (for himself, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Scott of Florida, …
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