HR404Referred to Committee

Hearing Protection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-01-15
Introduced
120
Cosponsors
HR
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Ben Cline
Ben Cline
Republican · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 93.8% (552 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (120)

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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.

2025-01-15

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would remove the federal tax and licensing requirements that currently apply to firearm silencers, making them cheaper and easier for gun owners to purchase by eliminating a $200 tax stamp and registration process. The change would affect gun manufacturers, dealers, and individual firearm owners who want to use silencers for hearing protection or noise reduction. The bill is currently being reviewed by two congressional committees to determine which parts fall under their areas of responsibility.

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