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No User Fees for Gun Owners Act

12/29/2022, 11:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7366

Bill 117 hr 7366, also known as the No User Fees for Gun Owners Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the imposition of any user fees on gun owners for the purpose of exercising their Second Amendment rights.

If passed, this bill would prevent any federal agency or entity from charging gun owners any fees for activities such as purchasing firearms, obtaining permits, or participating in gun-related activities. The bill aims to ensure that gun owners are not unfairly burdened with additional costs simply for exercising their constitutional rights.

Supporters of the No User Fees for Gun Owners Act argue that imposing fees on gun owners is a form of discrimination and infringement on their Second Amendment rights. They believe that gun ownership should not be treated as a privilege that can be taxed, but rather as a fundamental right that should be protected. Opponents of the bill may argue that user fees are a common practice for regulating various activities and industries, and that gun owners should not be exempt from these fees. They may also raise concerns about the potential loss of revenue that could result from prohibiting user fees on gun owners. Overall, the No User Fees for Gun Owners Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between individual rights and government regulation. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on gun owners and the firearms industry.

Congressional Summary of HR 7366

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 7366

Bill HR 7366 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2022. Bill HR 7366 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2022.  Bill HR 7366's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7366

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
66
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
66
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7366

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7366

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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