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HR 3245 103th Congress House

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the tax on firearms.

Introduced: March 2, 1994 See on congress.gov
Taxation AmmunitionCostsCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public Finance
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Excise taxFederal aid to hospitalsFirearmsFirearms controlGovernment trust fundsHealthHospital careMedically uninsuredTax rates
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Oct 7, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 7, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 7, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 26, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the excise tax on pistols, revolvers, and other firearms.

Establishes the Hospital Gunshot Cost Relief Trust Fund to assist urban hospitals in defraying costs incurred in providing medical care to gunshot victims who are not covered under any health plan. Transfers the net revenues from the excise tax to such Fund.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Mar 2, 1994
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