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Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the definitions of firearm silencer and firearm muffler in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the PARTS Act of 2025 (Protecting Americans' Right To Silence Act of 2025), proposes to modify the legal definition of firearm silencers and firearm mufflers in federal law. Specifically, the bill expands the definition to include any device designed to reduce the sound of a portable firearm, whether it's a complete silencer or just a key component like an outer tube that houses sound-reduction parts. The new definition covers devices that can be attached to a firearm directly or through mounting accessories, with the primary intent of silencing, muffling, or diminishing the audible sound produced when a firearm is discharged. By broadening the existing legal definition, the bill aims to provide a more comprehensive regulatory framework for tracking and controlling devices that can modify a firearm's sound output.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Tim Sheehy (R)*,
Ted Budd (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Steve Daines (R),
James Justice (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1039/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1039/BILLS-119s1039is.pdf |
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