HR 8461
To amend the Arms Export Control Act relating to export licenses for firearm silencers.
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This bill changes the rules for exporting firearm silencers in the United States. It requires the President to ensure that any person receiving a silencer on behalf of a foreign government is the actual end-user. The bill specifically limits silencer exports to government entities or those acting on their behalf, effectively restricting private sales and transfers to foreign governments. This aims to increase oversight and control over silencer exports.
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