HR 646 118th Congress House Taxation

SHORT Act

Introduced: January 31, 2023 Introduced by: Clyde, Andrew S. Republican · Georgia See on congress.gov

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Feb 1, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H621)

Jan 31, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 31, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act or the SHORT Act

This bill removes certain short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other weapons from the definition of a firearm for purposes of regulation under the National Firearms Act (NFA).

The bill also eliminates certain restrictions that apply to the sale or transportation of such rifles and shotguns in interstate commerce.

If a state or local registration or licensing requirement is determined by reference to the NFA, the bill treats persons who acquire or possess a short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or other weapon in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968 as meeting the registration and licensing requirements.

The bill preempts certain state or local laws that tax or regulate these rifles, shotguns, and weapons.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives must destroy records relating to the registration, transfer, or manufacture of applicable weapons described by this bill within one year after the enactment of this bill.

What's happening now February 1, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H621)

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