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Introduced
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
In Committee
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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, the Hearing Protection Act, proposes to remove silencers (also known as firearm suppressors) from the definition of "firearms" under the Internal Revenue Code. This would effectively deregulate the ownership and sale of silencers, which are currently subject to additional registration and taxation requirements. The bill also preempts certain state laws that impose additional taxes or regulations on silencers, and requires the destruction of existing registration records for silencers. Additionally, the bill amends the federal criminal code to provide new definitions and labeling requirements for silencers and their "keystone parts." Finally, the bill imposes a 10% excise tax on the sale of silencers by manufacturers, producers, or importers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (30)
Mike Crapo (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
James Lankford (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
J.D. Vance (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 02/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/401/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s401/BILLS-118s401is.pdf |
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