CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

RepublicanBill · S. 1162· Senate(119-S-1162)

SHORT Act

Rep. Marshall
Age: 66 years
Kansas
Introduced
3/27/2025
Last activity
3/27/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by
Roger Marshall
Cosponsors
Republican - 23Democrat - 0
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The SHORT Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms under the National Firearms Act. It modifies how shotguns are treated regarding destructive devices and updates transfer tax language. The bill also amends title 18 of the United States Code to eliminate certain distinctions for short-barreled weapons. Additionally, it establishes that meeting federal requirements will satisfy certain state or local registration or licensing needs. Finally, the Act requires the Attorney General to destroy specific firearm registration and transfer records within 365 days.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?+8

    The bill significantly benefits gun owners by reducing federal, state, and local regulatory and tax burdens on certain weapons.

  • Does this protect the right to own guns?+7

    The bill expands rights by removing regulatory burdens on short-barreled rifles and shotguns and preempting state taxes and licensing.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The bill uses federal authority to preempt state and local laws regarding certain weapons.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5

    The bill reduces state authority by preempting state taxes and registration requirements.

  • Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-5

    The bill reduces firearm regulations by removing certain weapons from the National Firearms Act and preempting state restrictions.

  • Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-3

    The bill requires the destruction of existing firearm registration and transfer records.