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No User Fees for Gun Owners Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 385
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 385
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 385
Bill HR 385 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 17, 2023. Bill HR 385 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 17, 2023. Bill HR 385's most recent activity was 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 committee concerned. as of January 17, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 385
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
66Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
66Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 385
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 385
No User Fees for Gun Owners Act
No User Fees for Gun Owners Act
To ban the imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 385
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