In CommitteeFiled May 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 22, 2026
Summary
The Firearm Freedom Act of 2026 would strike the Hughes Amendment from the Firearm Owners' Protection Act, eliminating the current prohibition on possessing or transferring machine guns. It would affect anyone who currently owns, wishes to acquire, or intends to sell a machine gun, as well as manufacturers and dealers. The change is intended to restore the ability to legally own and trade these firearms under federal law.
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