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Introduced
06/24/2019
06/24/2019
In Committee
07/30/2019
07/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To regulate firearm silencers and firearm mufflers. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Help Empower Americans to Respond (HEAR) Act, regulates the use of firearm silencers and mufflers. The key provisions include: 1) Defining "qualified law enforcement officer" and excluding them from the general prohibition on importing, selling, manufacturing, transferring, or possessing firearm silencers or mufflers; 2) Establishing a 90-day buy-back program for individuals to surrender their firearm silencers and mufflers, with funding from the Byrne Grant program; and 3) Imposing criminal penalties for violations of the new restrictions. The bill aims to limit civilian access to these firearm accessories, with exceptions for certain government and law enforcement uses.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D)*,
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Nita Lowey (D),
Frank Pallone (D),
Bill Pascrell (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 07/30/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3454/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3454/BILLS-116hr3454ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3454/BILLS-116hr3454ih.pdf.pdf |
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