Bill would exempt less-lethal stun devices from firearms tax and NFA rules
Placed on the calendarH.R. 4242Latest action
Sponsor: David Schweikert · Representative · AZ
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Official title: Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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HR 4242 would exempt qualifying "less-than-lethal" stun devices from the firearms manufacturing tax and National Firearms Act rules.
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What does this do?
This bill creates a legal definition for "less-than-lethal projectile devices" and exempts them and their ammunition from the special firearms manufacturing tax and the National Firearms Act's stricter rules. To qualify, a device can't fire regular gun ammunition, generally can't exceed 500 feet per second, must be designed to avoid death or serious injury, and can't use standard semiautomatic magazines. Treasury would review manufacturer requests within 90 days and maintain public lists of approved and near-qualifying devices, reporting annually to Congress.
Who does it affect?
Companies that make less-lethal weapons (used by police, security firms, or for self-defense), plus retailers and buyers of these products, are directly affected. The Treasury Department gains new review, classification, and reporting duties.
Why does it matter?
Removing the extra tax and NFA restrictions could change production, sale, and purchase requirements for these devices. Treasury would take on ongoing administrative responsibilities to classify products and report to Congress each year.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 27, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Feb 2, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 407.