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Hearing Protection Act: Changes to Firearm Silencer Regulations.

This act changes how firearm silencers are regulated. It removes them from the definition of firearms subject to special regulations, making their acquisition and possession easier. Additionally, the act preempts state taxes and registration requirements for silencers and mandates the destruction of existing federal records.
Key points
Firearm silencers will no longer be treated as firearms subject to special federal registration and licensing requirements.
State taxes (other than general sales or use taxes) and registration requirements for silencers will be preempted.
Existing federal silencer registration records will be destroyed within one year of the act's enactment.
A new 10% federal tax will be imposed on the sale of firearm silencers by manufacturers, producers, or importers.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_404
Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Process start date: 2025-01-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hearing Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_404.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Firearm silencers will no longer be treated as firearms subject to special federal registration and licensing requirements.
  • State taxes (other than general sales or use taxes) and registration requirements for silencers will be preempted.
  • Existing federal silencer registration records will be destroyed within one year of the act's enactment.
  • A new 10% federal tax will be imposed on the sale of firearm silencers by manufacturers, producers, or importers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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