Stop Taxing the Second Amendment Act of 2016

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Bill Number

HR 5666

Introduced

Jul 7, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.

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Topics

Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal justice information and records Firearms and explosives Sales and excise taxes State and local taxation

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Summary

Stop Taxing the Second Amendment Act of 2016

This bill prohibits a state or local government from imposing a tax on a firearm or ammunition sale that affects interstate commerce.

Additionally, it prohibits a state or local government from imposing a new tax or increasing an existing tax on a background check incident to a firearm or ammunition sale.

Actions

Jul 20, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
Jul 7, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 7, 2016

Introduced in House

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