Bill · H.R. 4242· House(119-HR-4242)
Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act
- Introduced
- 6/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 407.
- Sponsored by
- David Schweikert
- Cosponsors
- - 32 - 18
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act," aims to modernize the National Firearms Act by addressing advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons. It proposes amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain less-than-lethal projectile devices and their cartridges from specific firearms and ammunition taxes. The bill defines these devices based on their inability to easily convert to lethal ammunition or high-velocity projectiles. It also establishes a process for the Secretary to classify these devices and maintain updated public lists. Additionally, the bill amends existing definitions to include these less-than-lethal devices.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this change how police departments operate?+4
The bill promotes the use of less-than-lethal de-escalation tools by reducing taxes on them.
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+3
The bill provides tax exemptions for manufacturers and importers of certain less-than-lethal devices.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill lowers the tax burden for producers and importers of less-than-lethal technology.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Exemptions for Less-Than-Lethal Tools: The tax imposed by section 4181 would not apply to certain less-than-lethal projectile devices, devices on a specific list maintained by the Secretary, or the corresponding shells and cartridges (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Clarity through Classification: Manufacturers, producers, or importers can request a determination from the Secretary to see if their device meets the requirements for the tax exemption, with a decision required within 90 days (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Transparency for New Technology: The Secretary is required to make a public list of determined less-than-lethal devices and update that list annually to include new technologies (Section 2(a)(4)(A)).
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Accountability and Oversight: The Secretary must submit an annual written report to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance regarding a specific list of non-lethal devices, including descriptions and reasons for inclusion or exclusion (Section 2(a)(4)(B)(ii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Reduces Small Business Taxes+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+4Improves Gun Control Measures+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Gun Owners+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 2/2/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-476.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 407.
- 1/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 15.
- 12/9/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 10/24/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 10/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/6/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 9/23/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/18/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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