To repeal the Hughes Amendment to the Firearm Owners' Protection Act.
Sponsored by Patronis, Jimmy (Republican-FL-1) · House · Introduced May 22, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill would repeal the Hughes Amendment, a 1986 provision that banned the manufacture of new automatic weapons for civilian use. If passed, it would allow licensed manufacturers to produce automatic weapons for the civilian market, though existing federal regulations and licensing requirements would remain in place.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 22, 2026
In Committee
May 22, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Patronis, Jimmy
Independent · FL-1
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