Bill · S. 1169· Senate(119-S-1169)

Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act

Age: 83 years

Idaho

Introduced: 3/27/2025
Last activity: 3/27/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by: James Risch
Cosponsors: - 19 - 0

Taxation

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act." It aims to prohibit states and their political subdivisions from levying or collecting excise taxes on firearms and ammunition. The restriction applies to the sale of firearms, ammunition, or parts/components by manufacturers or dealers. This prohibition covers sales occurring in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce. The Act does not alter or affect the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act.

Yes· 3 of 7

Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+5
The bill prohibits state excise taxes on firearms and ammunition manufacturers and dealers, reducing their tax burden.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
By preventing state excise taxes, the bill provides financial relief to firearm and ammunition businesses.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill benefits firearm and ammunition manufacturers and dealers by removing state excise taxes.

The opposite

Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill restricts the ability of states and political subdivisions to levy their own excise taxes on firearms and ammunition.
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-5
The bill reduces state revenue which could be used for gun control or safety initiatives, while explicitly limiting state taxation on firearm products.