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Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act
4/10/2025, 1:53 AM
Summary of Bill S 1169
Bill 119 s 1169, also known as the "Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Prohibition Act," aims to prevent states from imposing excise taxes on manufacturers and dealers of firearms and ammunition. The bill seeks to protect these businesses from additional financial burdens that could potentially harm their operations.
If passed, this legislation would prohibit states from levying excise taxes specifically on firearms and ammunition, ensuring that these products remain affordable and accessible to consumers. Supporters of the bill argue that such taxes could unfairly target the firearms industry and hinder law-abiding citizens' ability to exercise their Second Amendment rights.
Opponents of the bill may argue that states should have the authority to impose taxes as they see fit, and that this legislation could interfere with their ability to generate revenue for important programs and services. However, proponents believe that protecting the firearms and ammunition industry from excessive taxation is crucial for preserving Americans' rights to bear arms. Overall, Bill 119 s 1169 seeks to safeguard the firearms and ammunition industry from state excise taxes, ensuring that these products remain accessible to consumers and protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.
If passed, this legislation would prohibit states from levying excise taxes specifically on firearms and ammunition, ensuring that these products remain affordable and accessible to consumers. Supporters of the bill argue that such taxes could unfairly target the firearms industry and hinder law-abiding citizens' ability to exercise their Second Amendment rights.
Opponents of the bill may argue that states should have the authority to impose taxes as they see fit, and that this legislation could interfere with their ability to generate revenue for important programs and services. However, proponents believe that protecting the firearms and ammunition industry from excessive taxation is crucial for preserving Americans' rights to bear arms. Overall, Bill 119 s 1169 seeks to safeguard the firearms and ammunition industry from state excise taxes, ensuring that these products remain accessible to consumers and protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.
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Current Status of Bill S 1169
Bill S 1169 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill S 1169 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 27, 2025. Bill S 1169's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1169
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1169
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1169
A bill to prohibit State excise taxes on firearms and ammunition manufacturers and dealers.
A bill to prohibit State excise taxes on firearms and ammunition manufacturers and dealers.
Comments

Daniella Jacobson
637
10 months ago
I'm all for it, makes sense to me! Can't wait to see how it plays out.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1169
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