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Introduced
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
In Committee
12/10/2025
12/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the National Firearms Act to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act," aims to update tax laws related to firearms to accommodate advancements in less-lethal weapon technology. Specifically, it proposes to exempt certain "less-than-lethal projectile devices" and their ammunition from the existing federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition, which is imposed by Section 4181 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. A "less-than-lethal projectile device" is defined as a device not designed to fire common handgun, rifle, or shotgun ammunition, nor projectiles exceeding 500 feet per second, and is intended to be used without causing death or serious injury, and does not accept ammunition feeding devices commonly used in semi-automatic firearms. The bill also requires the Secretary of the Treasury to establish and annually update lists of qualifying less-than-lethal devices and to respond to manufacturer requests for classification within 90 days. Furthermore, it amends the National Firearms Act, which regulates certain types of firearms, to explicitly exclude these newly defined less-than-lethal projectile devices from its purview. These changes are intended to encourage the development and use of less harmful alternatives in law enforcement and other contexts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (51)
David Schweikert (R)*,
Joyce Beatty (D),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Brendan Boyle (D),
Mike Carey (R),
Troy Carter (D),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Ben Cline (R),
Lou Correa (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Don Davis (D),
Gabe Evans (R),
Mike Ezell (R),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Adam Gray (D),
Kevin Hern (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Julie Johnson (D),
Mike Kennedy (R),
David Kustoff (R),
John Larson (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Celeste Maloy (R),
John McGuire (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Max Miller (R),
Nathaniel Moran (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Greg Stanton (D),
Pete Stauber (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Haley Stevens (D),
Marlin Stutzman (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Marc Veasey (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Rob Wittman (R),
Rudy Yakym (R),
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 407. (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4242/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4242/BILLS-119hr4242rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4242/BILLS-119hr4242ih.pdf |
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