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Introduced
01/04/2021
01/04/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove silencers from the definition of firearms, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Hearing Protection Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to remove silencers (also called firearm suppressors or mufflers) from the definition of firearms. It would also preempt certain state laws that impose taxes or other requirements on the making, transferring, or possession of silencers. Additionally, the bill requires the destruction of existing records related to the registration of silencers and makes changes to the marking and identification requirements for silencers. Overall, the bill seeks to deregulate the ownership and use of silencers for firearms.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (97)
Jeff Duncan (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Rick Allen (R),
Kelly Armstrong (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Dan Bishop (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Mo Brooks (R),
Ken Buck (R),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Kat Cammack (R),
Jerry Carl (R),
John Carter (R),
David Cawthorn (R),
Liz Cheney (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
James Comer (R),
John Curtis (R),
Tom Emmer (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Drew Ferguson (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Bob Gibbs (R),
Louie Gohmert (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Sam Graves (R),
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Brett Guthrie (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Kevin Hern (R),
Yvette Herrell (R),
Jody Hice (R),
French Hill (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Darrell Issa (R),
Bill Johnson (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Jim Jordan (R),
John Joyce (R),
Fred Keller (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Jake LaTurner (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Billy Long (R),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Frank Lucas (R),
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
David McKinley (R),
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Greg Pence (R),
Scott Perry (R),
August Pfluger (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Tom Rice (R),
Chip Roy (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Jason Smith (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Chris Stewart (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
William Timmons (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Jackie Walorski (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Steve Womack (R),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 03/01/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/95/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr95/BILLS-117hr95ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr95/BILLS-117hr95ih.pdf.pdf |
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