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MS SR2

Resolution

Status

Failed

4/5/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Congress to amend federal tax law to include airguns and airbows (arrow-shooting airguns) among items subject to excise taxes under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act

  • Notes that the Pittman-Robertson Act currently taxes firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment, with proceeds funding wildlife conservation—contributing nearly $11.5 billion since 1937

  • Highlights that modern airgun technology has advanced significantly beyond traditional BB and pellet guns, now including compressed-air devices capable of firing arrows for hunting

  • Points out that state regulations on airgun use for big-game hunting vary widely, with most states prohibiting their use entirely, creating confusion for hunters

  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit the resolution to Mississippi's congressional delegation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Legislative Description

Urge U.S. Congress to enact legislation to include airguns and airbows as items taxed under the Pittman-Robertson Act.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/6/2022

Full Bill Text

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