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Easier Access to Firearm Silencers: Fewer Rules and Taxes

This bill aims to simplify regulations for firearm silencers, treating them as regular accessories. It removes special taxes, registration, and licensing requirements, making them easier to acquire and possess. These changes could impact the availability of these devices for citizens.
Key points
Firearm silencers will be treated as regular accessories, not special devices subject to strict regulations.
Federal taxes on the transfer and manufacture of silencers will be eliminated, reducing their cost.
Registration and licensing requirements for silencers will be removed, simplifying the acquisition and possession process.
The act will override state and local laws imposing taxes, marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirements on silencers.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_850
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Process start date: 2025-01-31