No User Fees for Gun Owners Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

No User Fees for Gun Owners Act

This bill prohibits a state or local government from imposing any insurance requirement, tax, user fee, or similar charge as a condition of the manufacture importation, acquisition, transfer, or continued ownership of a firearm or ammunition, with the exception of a proportionate sales tax.

The bill imposes the same prohibition under the Internal Revenue Code for firearms, pistols, or revolvers, but allows for the assessment of a proportionate sales tax.

Bill 118 hr 385, also known as the No User Fees for Gun Owners Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to prohibit the imposition of any user fees on gun owners for background checks or any other services related to the ownership or transfer of firearms.

If passed, this bill would prevent the government from charging gun owners any additional fees beyond what is already required by law for background checks or other services. This would ensure that gun owners are not unfairly burdened with extra costs when exercising their Second Amendment rights.

Supporters of the bill argue that gun ownership is a constitutional right and should not be subject to additional fees that could potentially limit access to firearms. They believe that any fees imposed on gun owners are unjust and could disproportionately impact low-income individuals who may struggle to afford them. Opponents of the bill may argue that user fees are necessary to cover the costs of background checks and other services related to gun ownership. They may also raise concerns about the potential impact on government revenue if these fees are eliminated. Overall, Bill 118 hr 385, the No User Fees for Gun Owners Act, is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between protecting Second Amendment rights and ensuring responsible gun ownership. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what implications it may have for gun owners across the country.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 385

Introduced on
2023-01-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/17/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

No User Fees for Gun Owners Act

This bill prohibits a state or local government from imposing any insurance requirement, tax, user fee, or similar charge as a condition of the manufacture importation, acquisition, transfer, or continued ownership of a firearm or ammunition, with the exception of a proportionate sales tax.

The bill imposes the same prohibition under the Internal Revenue Code for firearms, pistols, or revolvers, but allows for the assessment of a proportionate sales tax.

Bill 118 hr 385, also known as the No User Fees for Gun Owners Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to prohibit the imposition of any user fees on gun owners for background checks or any other services related to the ownership or transfer of firearms.

If passed, this bill would prevent the government from charging gun owners any additional fees beyond what is already required by law for background checks or other services. This would ensure that gun owners are not unfairly burdened with extra costs when exercising their Second Amendment rights.

Supporters of the bill argue that gun ownership is a constitutional right and should not be subject to additional fees that could potentially limit access to firearms. They believe that any fees imposed on gun owners are unjust and could disproportionately impact low-income individuals who may struggle to afford them. Opponents of the bill may argue that user fees are necessary to cover the costs of background checks and other services related to gun ownership. They may also raise concerns about the potential impact on government revenue if these fees are eliminated. Overall, Bill 118 hr 385, the No User Fees for Gun Owners Act, is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between protecting Second Amendment rights and ensuring responsible gun ownership. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what implications it may have for gun owners across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo ban the imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce.

Policy Areas
Taxation

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Latest Summary1/31/2023

No User Fees for Gun Owners Act

This bill prohibits a state or local government from imposing any insurance requirement, tax, user fee, or similar charge as a condition of the manufacture importation, acquisition, transfer...


Latest Action1/17/2023
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commit...