Rules and bills

Federal rules and bills

What ATF has changed and which firearm bills are moving in the 119th Congress.

Rules and notices

Jan 1, 2026

NFA tax set to $0 for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, AOWs

H.R. 1 eliminated the $200 NFA tax on those items. Registration, Form 4 and ATF wait times still apply. Machine guns and destructive devices still carry the $200 stamp.

NFA and ATF rules
Effective Jan 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2025

Pistol brace rule rescinded

ATF rescinded the 2023 rule that reclassified brace-equipped pistols as short-barreled rifles.

NFA and ATF rules
Rescinded 2025
Mar 15, 2025

Forced reset triggers: DOJ settlement

DOJ settled Rare Breed Triggers v. Garland, restoring federal legality for forced reset triggers. State laws vary.

NFA and ATF rules
Settled 2025

Bills in Congress

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Tracked from court dockets, the Federal Register, DOJ releases and Congress.gov, refreshed daily with a full sweep on Mondays. Informational only, not legal advice. Items marked Unverified are awaiting review.