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Introduced
06/24/2019
06/24/2019
In Committee
06/24/2019
06/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
HEAR Act HEAR Act Help Empower Americans to Respond Act of 2019 Help Empower Americans to Respond Act of 2019
AI Summary
This bill, the Help Empower Americans to Respond Act of 2019 or the HEAR Act, regulates the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession of firearm silencers and mufflers. It amends the definition of "firearm" in federal law to exclude silencers and mufflers, making them subject to new restrictions. The bill provides exceptions for use by the U.S. government, state governments, qualified law enforcement officers, and licensed manufacturers for testing purposes. It also requires the Attorney General to establish a 90-day buy-back program for individuals to surrender their silencers and mufflers, using funds from the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/24/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1943/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1943/BILLS-116s1943is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1943/BILLS-116s1943is.pdf.pdf |
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