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US SB345

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Lee

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Removes silencers from the National Firearms Act definition of "firearm," eliminating the current $200 transfer tax, registration requirements, and extensive background check process
  • Allows silencer transfer tax refunds retroactively for transfers made up to 2 years before enactment
  • Preempts state and local laws that impose taxes, marking requirements, recordkeeping, or registration requirements on firearm silencers
  • Removes silencers from the federal definition of "firearm" in Title 18, ending their treatment as regulated firearms and eliminating enhanced criminal penalties for crimes involving silencers
  • Exempts firearm silencers from regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Legislative Description

SHUSH Act Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act

Crime and law enforcement

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

1/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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