Bill · H.R. 4535· House(119-HR-4535)
MAGA Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- David Taylor
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Make American Guns Again Act of 2025" or "MAGA Act" requires the Secretary of Defense to study and report on the use of foreign-made small arms and light weapons by the Armed Forces. The report must include recommendations for procuring weapons wholly manufactured in the United States by domestically owned entities. This report must be submitted to Congress and the President within 180 days of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 5
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill could lead to increased demand for domestically manufactured firearms, potentially creating jobs in the United States.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The bill could support American-owned small businesses by increasing demand for domestically manufactured firearms.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The bill potentially benefits business owners in the domestic firearms industry.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- The Act could lead to increased demand for domestically manufactured firearms, potentially creating jobs and supporting American-owned businesses. This comes from the requirement in Section 2(b) that the report includes recommendations for procuring small arms and light weapons that are wholly manufactured in the United States by entities that are owned and controlled by individuals located in the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The Act doesn't explicitly state any negative impacts for individuals.
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
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Gun Owners+1Good For Union Workers+1
- 9/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin