HR3228Referred to Committee

Constitutional Hearing Protection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-07
Introduced
48
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Andrew S. Clyde
Andrew S. Clyde
Republican · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 90.0% (600 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Conservative Groups$1,001k

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Cosponsors (48)

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Latest Action

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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.

2025-05-07

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would remove the federal tax and registration requirements for firearm silencers, treating them like regular gun accessories instead of heavily regulated items. Currently, silencers are taxed at $200 and require extensive paperwork and background checks similar to machine guns, but this legislation would eliminate those barriers for gun owners. The bill affects firearm manufacturers, gun owners, and federal tax revenue while raising questions about noise regulation and public safety.

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