Hearing Protection Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
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 firearm silencers, including registration, licensing, and marking requirements under the National Firearms Act. The bill aims to streamline the regulation of silencers and reduce the burden of compliance.
Key provisions
- Silencers are removed from the definition of firearms for tax purposes.
- Silencer owners are treated as meeting National Firearms Act registration and licensing requirements.
- State laws imposing taxes on silencers are preempted, except for generally applicable sales taxes.
- The Attorney General is directed to destroy existing silencer registration records.
- Title 18, United States Code, is amended to define firearm silencers and firearm mufflers more precisely.
- Licensed importers and manufacturers of silencers must mark them with a serial number.
- Firearm silencers and mufflers are added to the list of items taxed at 10% under the Internal Revenue Code.
- Conforming amendments are made to other sections of the Internal Revenue Code to reflect the changes related to silencers.
Who is affected
- Gun Owners
- Firearm Manufacturers
- Federal Government (specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives)
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