Bill Introduced to Eliminate Taxes on Certain Firearms
A bill was introduced to remove taxes on machine guns and destructive devices under the National Firearms Act. The measure could be included in a future reconciliation bill.
dailycaller.comA bill was introduced Wednesday to eliminate taxes on machine guns and destructive devices under the National Firearms Act. The legislation, titled the Freedom from Taxes Act or HR 8921, would set those taxes to zero. The bill follows a 2025 reconciliation measure that removed taxes on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other weapons.
That law left registration requirements in place for items covered by the 1934 National Firearms Act.
Background on the National Firearms Act The National Firearms Act was enacted in 1934 and established taxes and registration rules for certain firearms. A prior reconciliation bill signed in 2025 reduced taxes on several categories to zero after Senate review.
Gun rights groups have filed lawsuits seeking to remove registration requirements for items covered under the National Firearms Act. The new bill would extend the tax elimination to machine guns and destructive devices.
The bill could be added to a future reconciliation package.
No immediate response has been issued regarding further details or timeline for consideration.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- May 20, 2026
Bill introduced to eliminate taxes on machine guns and destructive devices.
1 sourcedailycaller.com - July 4, 2025
Reconciliation bill signed reducing taxes on suppressors and short-barreled firearms.
1 sourcedailycaller.com
Potential Impact
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Lawsuits over registration requirements could continue or expand.
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The bill may be considered in a future reconciliation package.
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