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Introduced
06/15/2021
06/15/2021
In Committee
06/15/2021
06/15/2021
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 remove silencers (also referred to as "firearm silencers" or "firearm mufflers") from the definition of firearms under the Internal Revenue Code. It also preempts certain state laws that impose taxes or registration requirements on silencers, and requires the destruction of existing records related to silencer registration. Additionally, the bill amends the federal criminal code to define "firearm silencer" and "firearm muffler," and requires licensed importers and manufacturers to serially number these devices. Finally, the bill imposes a 10% excise tax on the sale of firearm silencers and mufflers by manufacturers, producers, or importers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (24)
Mike Crapo (R)*,
John Boozman (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
James Inhofe (R),
James Lankford (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 06/15/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2050/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2050/BILLS-117s2050is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2050/BILLS-117s2050is.pdf.pdf |
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