To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove silencers from the definition of firearms, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires treatment of certain silencers Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: A person acquiring or possessing a firearm silencer in accordance with chapter 44, requires preemption of certain State laws in relation to firearm silencers Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a, and creates amendments to title 18, United States Code Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— in section 921(a), by striking paragraph (25) and inserting the following: The terms firearm silencer. It relies on compliance mandates, tax rate changes, definition changes, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries, Foreign Policy, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk and Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires treatment of certain silencers Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: A person acquiring or possessing a firearm silencer in accordance with chapter 44...
- Requires preemption of certain State laws in relation to firearm silencers Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a...
- Creates amendments to title 18, United States Code Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— in section 921(a), by striking paragraph (25) and inserting the following: The terms firearm silencer...
- Requires imposition of tax on firearm silencers or firearm mufflers Section 4181 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end of the list relating to Articles taxable at 10 percent the following...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires treatment of certain silencers Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: A person acquiring or possessing a firearm silencer in accordance with chapter 44, requires preemption of certain State laws in relation to firearm silencers Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a, and creates amendments to title 18, United States Code Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— in section 921(a), by striking paragraph (25) and inserting the following: The terms firearm silencer.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries, Foreign Policy, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill requires treatment of certain silencers Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: A person acquiring or possessing a firearm silencer in accordance with chapter 44, requires preemption of certain State laws in relation to firearm silencers Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a, and creates amendments to title 18, United States Code Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— in section 921(a), by striking paragraph (25) and inserting the following: The terms firearm silencer.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Crapo (for himself, Mr. Risch, Mr. Hagerty, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, …
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