Bill · H.R. 3034· House(119-HR-3034)
NFA SBS Act
- Introduced
- 4/28/2025
- Last activity
- 4/28/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Sheri Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 15 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "No Frivolous Application for Short-Barreled Shotguns Act," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to remove short-barreled shotguns from the definition of firearms under the National Firearms Act. The legislation also changes how certain shotguns are treated regarding destructive devices and removes specific references to short-barreled shotguns in title 18 of the United States Code. Additionally, it includes provisions for the destruction of existing registration records. Finally, it addresses the preemption of certain state and local laws regarding these shotguns.
Yes
Would gun owners be better off under this?+9
The bill significantly reduces the regulatory burdens, registration requirements, and tax risks associated with owning short-s-barreled shotguns.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+8
The bill expands the ability to possess short-barreled shotguns by exempting them from several federal regulatory classifications.
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+5
The bill preempts state laws that impose specific taxes on the possession or transfer of short-barreled shotguns.
The opposite
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-7
The bill reduces firearm regulations by removing short-barreled shotguns from the definition of firearms under the National Firearms Act.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-6
The bill uses federal preemption to strip states and political subdivisions of their power to regulate or tax certain shotguns.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of firearm classification: By striking specific descriptions of shotguns with barrels less than 18 inches or weapons modified to be less than 26 inches in length from the definition of firearms, the bill changes how these items are regulated under the National Firearms Act (Section 2(a)).
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Change in destructive device status: The bill modifies the code so that any weapon designed to shoot shotgun shells is treated differently than the previous requirement that the Secretary find them suitable for sporting purposes (Section 2(b)).
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Meeting state registration requirements: The bill provides that a person acquiring or possessing a shotgun in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any state or local registration or licensing requirements determined by reference to the National Firearms Act (Section 4).
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Prevention of state taxes and requirements: The bill would make any state or local law that imposes a tax (other than a general sales or use tax) or imposes marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirements on a short-barreled shotgun have no force or effect (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Destruction of existing records: The Attorney General would be required to destroy any registration of an applicable shotgun maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, as well as certain applications to transfer or maker applications (Section 6(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners+9
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights-6
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Small Business Taxes+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+8Improves Gun Control Measures-7
- 7/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/7/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 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.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Troy DowningRepublican · Montana
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
William TimmonsRepublican · South Carolina
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas