---
title: "SHORT Act"
identifier: "118-S-163"
congress: 118
bill_number: 163
bill_type: "S"
version_code: "is"
version_type: "Introduced in Senate"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/118/bills/s/163"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/163"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-03T23:42:44.424Z"
---
# Full Text Index

Full inline text is not available for this bill version in the current text index, but the section-level markdown is available below.

- [SECTION 1 Short title](/congresses/118/bills/s/163/sections/1-section-one.md)
- [SECTION 2 Definition of firearm](/congresses/118/bills/s/163/sections/2.md)
- [SECTION 3 Elimination of disparate treatment of short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns used for lawful purposes](/congresses/118/bills/s/163/sections/3.md)
- [SECTION 4 Treatment of short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other weapons determined by reference to National Firearms Act](/congresses/118/bills/s/163/sections/4.md)
- [SECTION 5 Preemption of certain State laws in relation to short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other weapons](/congresses/118/bills/s/163/sections/5.md)
- [SECTION 6 Destruction of records](/congresses/118/bills/s/163/sections/6.md)