Train Crew Choice Act

House Bill

H.R. 5135

119th Congress

Train Crew Choice Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Donald S. Beyer Jr.

Representative

Democratic

VA-8

Cosponsors

26

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

The Train Crew Choice Act imposes an additional 1000% excise tax on large capacity ammunition feeding devices and semiautomatic assault weapons, with exemptions for purchases by the federal government, state, and local governments.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Train Crew Choice Act imposes an additional 1000% excise tax on large capacity ammunition feeding devices and semiautomatic assault weapons, with exemptions for purchases by the federal government, state, and local governments.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Assault Weapons Excise Act This bill imposes an additional 1000% excise tax on large capacity ammunition feeding devices and semiautomatic assault weapons. It exempts from such additional tax devices and weapons acquired by the United States or by a state or local government.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Adds a 1000% excise tax on large capacity ammunition feeding devices and semiautomatic assault weapons
Exempts purchases by the federal government, state, and local governments from the additional tax
Aims to discourage civilian ownership of these types of firearms and accessories

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would significantly increase the cost of purchasing large capacity ammunition feeding devices and semiautomatic assault weapons for individual consumers, which could reduce civilian ownership of these items. However, government agencies would still be able to acquire these items without the additional tax burden.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5135, 119th Congress (2025). "Train Crew Choice Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5135