Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act
This bill exempts certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from federal sales taxes and National Firearms Act restrictions. It directly affects manufacturers, importers, and producers of these devices, which are defined as non-lethal tools (like rubber bullets or beanbag rounds) designed not to cause serious injury and unable to be easily converted to use standard firearm ammunition. Key mechanisms include a 90-day classification process for manufacturers seeking exemption, an annual public list of approved devices, and annual congressional reports on devices excluded from the exemption. The policy change applies to devices meeting specific safety criteria, such as projectile velocity limits and design features preventing misuse as conventional weapons.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 27, 2025
Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-476.
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 15.
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
Jun 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 50 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Schweikert
RRepublican
Co
Adam Gray
DDemocratic
Co
Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
Co
Ben Cline
RRepublican
Co
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
Co
Beth Van Duyne
RRepublican
Co
Brad Finstad
RRepublican
Co
Brandon Gill
RRepublican
Co
Brendan F. Boyle
DDemocratic
Co
Carol D. Miller
RRepublican
Co
Celeste Maloy
RRepublican
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