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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th 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 aims to modify federal regulations regarding firearm silencers (also known as suppressors), making them easier to purchase and own. Specifically, the bill removes silencers from the strict regulatory framework of the National Firearms Act, which currently treats them similarly to other regulated firearms. The bill would eliminate many existing registration and licensing requirements for silencers, preempt state and local laws that impose additional restrictions, and require the Attorney General to destroy existing silencer registration records within one year of the act's enactment. Additionally, the bill introduces a 10% tax on silencers and updates various sections of the Internal Revenue Code and Title 18 of the United States Code to redefine and regulate silencers more loosely. The legislation also mandates that silencer manufacturers mark their products with serial numbers, similar to other firearms, and provides guidelines for identifying and tracking these devices. Proponents argue that the bill will help protect hearing and make silencers more accessible to gun owners, while critics may be concerned about potential misuse or increased gun-related risks.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (115)
Ben Cline (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Mark Alford (R),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Aaron Bean (R),
Nicholas Begich (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Tim Burchett (R),
Kat Cammack (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Mike Collins (R),
James Comer (R),
Jeff Crank (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Troy Downing (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Randy Fine (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Mike Flood (R),
Virginia Foxx (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Tony Gonzales (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Sam Graves (R),
Mark Green (R),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Abraham Hamadeh (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Kevin Hern (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Jeff Hurd (R),
Darrell Issa (R),
Brian Jack (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Brad Knott (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Julia Letlow (R),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Celeste Maloy (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
John McGuire (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Max Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Riley Moore (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Robert Onder (R),
Burgess Owens (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Scott Perry (R),
August Pfluger (R),
Mike Rogers (R),
John Rose (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Mike Simpson (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Dale Strong (R),
Marlin Stutzman (R),
David Taylor (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
William Timmons (R),
David Valadao (R),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Tony Wied (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Steve Womack (R),
Rudy Yakym (R),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 01/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/404/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr404/BILLS-119hr404ih.pdf |
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