A Republican bill with 14 Republican cosponsors · See all 14 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Freedom from Taxes Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to modify and eliminate specific taxes currently imposed under the National Firearms Act. Specifically, the legislation targets the transfer tax and the making tax by reducing them from $200 to $0. It also addresses exemptions from excise taxes and sets a time limit on a special tax. The changes are intended to take effect shortly after the act is enacted.
Yes
- Scored +8
Would gun owners be better off under this?
Gun owners benefit directly from the elimination of transfer, making, and special taxes under the National Firearms Act.
- Scored +8
Does this protect the right to own guns?
The bill eliminates transfer, making, and special taxes on firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act, lowering financial barriers for firearm owners and makers.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?
The bill reduces taxes and eliminates fees associated with National Firearms Act items, which opposes stricter gun control measures.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Elimination of Transfer Tax: By striking "$200" and inserting "$0" in section 5811(a)(1), the bill removes the financial cost associated with the transfer tax. (Section 2(a))
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Elimination of Making Tax: By striking "$200" and inserting "$0" in section 5821(a)(1), the bill removes the financial cost associated with the tax on making certain items. (Section 2(b))
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Exemption From Excise Tax: The bill modifies section 4182(a) to change the reference for the excise tax exemption. (Section 2(c))
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Elimination of Special Tax: The bill adds a subsection to section 5801 ensuring the special tax does not apply to any year beginning after the subsection takes effect. (Section 2(d))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would gun owners be better off under this? — Gun owners benefit directly from the elimination of transfer, making, and special taxes under the National Firearms Act.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to own guns? — The bill eliminates transfer, making, and special taxes on firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act, lowering financial barriers for firearm owners and makers. Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The bill reduces taxes and eliminates fees associated with National Firearms Act items, which opposes stricter gun control measures.
- 10/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/1/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/20/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3664)
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Eric BurlisonRepublican · Missouri
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Scott DesJarlaisRepublican · Tennessee
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Thomas MassieRepublican · Kentucky
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Adrian SmithRepublican · Nebraska
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana