The House Committee on Ways & Means, chaired by Jason Smith from Missouri, has completed its markup of a reconciliation bill. A key element of this legislation is the proposal to reduce the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax on suppressors from $200 to zero. This marks the first federal firearms tax reduction since the 1960s. Despite this change, suppressors will still be regulated under other NFA provisions.
Following the committee’s actions, the bill will proceed to the House Committee on the Budget before being reviewed by the full U.S. House. The provision regarding suppressors could be revised or removed at any stage before final approval.
“The NRA fully supports removal of suppressors from the NFA and will work to achieve that goal as the Reconciliation Process continues,” stated John Commerford, executive director of NRA-ILA.
The bill’s progression remains uncertain as it awaits further consideration in both chambers of Congress.
