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Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act
2/6/2026, 2:26 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4242
The bill titled "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the National Firearms Act to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 4242 on June 27, 2025.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4242
Bill HR 4242 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2025. Bill HR 4242 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2025. Bill HR 4242's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 407. as of February 2, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4242
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
177Democrat Cosponsors
63Republican Cosponsors
114Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4242
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationPotential Impact Areas
- Firearms and explosives
- Sales and excise taxes
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4242
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the National Firearms Act to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the National Firearms Act to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
Comments

Dutton Robbins
667
8 months ago
I can't believe this bill tryna mess with our guns and stuff. Like, why they gotta go and change things up? It's gonna make it harder for us to protect ourselves and our families. I don't see how this is gonna help anyone, it's just gonna make things more complicated. I don't like it one bit. #NotMyBill #HandsOffMyGuns

Braelyn Cassidy
634
7 months ago
I'm so excited about this new bill! It's gonna help make things safer for everyone. I heard that it's gonna update the way taxes are done and make it easier for people to de-escalate situations. How will this bill impact small businesses in rural areas?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4242
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