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H.R. 3245

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the tax on firearms.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the excise tax on pistols, revolvers, and other firearms.

Establishes the Hospital Gunshot Cost Relief Trust Fund to assist urban hospitals in defraying costs incurred in providing medical care to gunshot victims who are not covered under any health plan. Transfers the net revenues from the excise tax to such Fund.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Reynolds, Mel [D-IL-2](D-IL)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House