Gun Tax Reinstatement for Medicare Funding
Official: Medicare Investment and Gun Violence Prevention Act
IntroducedDecember 16, 2025
Why This Matters
This bill would bring back taxes on certain firearms to help fund Medicare. It aims to generate significant revenue for healthcare support.
If you own or make certain firearms, you may have to pay higher taxes, which will help fund Medicare.
Affects: Gun owners and manufacturers, as well as Medicare beneficiaries.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill reinstates a tax on certain firearms transfers and manufacturing. 2. The tax will be $200 for most firearms and $5 for specific types classified as 'any other weapon.' 3. The money collected from these taxes will go into the Medicare Part A trust fund. 4. The bill aims to provide an additional $1.7 billion for Medicare funding in 2026. 5. These changes will take effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law.
Who is affected?
Gun owners and manufacturers, as well as Medicare beneficiaries.