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US S1101

US S1101
SHUSH Act Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act


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Introduced
04/13/2021
In Committee
04/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act" or the "SHUSH Act," proposes to treat firearm silencers the same as firearms accessories. The key provisions of the bill include: (1) amending the Internal Revenue Code to remove silencers from the definition of "firearms" subject to certain registration and taxation requirements; (2) providing that individuals who acquire or possess a firearm silencer in accordance with federal law are deemed to have met any applicable registration and licensing requirements; (3) preempting state and local laws that impose taxes, markings, recordkeeping, or registration requirements on the making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting of firearm silencers; and (4) removing silencers and mufflers from the definition of "firearms" under federal law, thereby reducing regulations and penalties related to their possession and use.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 04/13/2021)

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