HR 404
Hearing Protection Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:14 AM
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Bill overview
The Hearing Protection Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove silencers from the definition of firearms, effectively treating them as regular items for tax purposes. It also updates regulations related to the National Firearms Act, establishing registration and licensing requirements for silencers and preempting certain state laws that impose taxes or regulations on them. Finally, the bill directs the destruction of existing silencer registration records and clarifies the definition of silencers and firearm mufflers within relevant tax codes.
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