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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the National Firearms Act.
12/29/2022, 6:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8399
Bill 117 HR 8399, also known as the "Repeal the National Firearms Act" bill, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by repealing the National Firearms Act. The National Firearms Act, enacted in 1934, imposes taxes and regulations on the manufacture, sale, and transfer of certain firearms, including machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and silencers.
If passed, this bill would eliminate the requirements and restrictions imposed by the National Firearms Act, effectively deregulating these types of firearms. Proponents of the bill argue that the National Firearms Act infringes on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens and imposes unnecessary burdens on gun owners.
Opponents of the bill, however, express concerns about the potential implications of repealing the National Firearms Act, including the potential for an increase in gun violence and the difficulty of tracking and regulating certain firearms. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.
If passed, this bill would eliminate the requirements and restrictions imposed by the National Firearms Act, effectively deregulating these types of firearms. Proponents of the bill argue that the National Firearms Act infringes on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens and imposes unnecessary burdens on gun owners.
Opponents of the bill, however, express concerns about the potential implications of repealing the National Firearms Act, including the potential for an increase in gun violence and the difficulty of tracking and regulating certain firearms. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.
Congressional Summary of HR 8399
This bill repeals the National Firearms Act as codified in the Internal Revenue Code.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8399
Bill HR 8399 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 15, 2022. Bill HR 8399 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 15, 2022. Bill HR 8399's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of July 15, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8399
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8399
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8399
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the National Firearms Act.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the National Firearms Act.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8399
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