SAGA Act

# SAGA Act Summary **What the bill would do:** The Second Amendment Guarantee Act (SAGA Act) would prevent states and local governments from creating gun regulations for rifles and shotguns that are stricter than federal law. This includes prohibitions on establishing registration requirements, licensing rules, taxes, or penalties that exceed what the federal government allows. The bill essentially prevents states from setting their own stricter standards for these firearms. **Who it affects:** This bill would impact state and local governments that currently have stricter gun regulations than federal law, gun owners in those areas, firearms manufacturers, and anyone involved in gun licensing and registration systems.

States like California, New York, and others with comprehensive gun regulations would be most affected. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee as of the 119th Congress (2025-2026). It has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Claudia Tenney, a Republican from New York, and would represent a significant shift in federalism by centralizing firearm regulation at the federal level rather than allowing states the flexibility to set their own rules.