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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3228· House(119-HR-3228)

Constitutional Hearing Protection Act

Rep. Clyde
Age: 63 years
Georgia
Introduced
5/7/2025
Last activity
5/7/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by
Andrew Clyde
Cosponsors
Republican - 48Democrat - 0
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Constitutional Hearing Protection Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove silencers from the definition of firearms. It updates the definition of a firearm silencer or muffler and requires importers and manufacturers to use serial numbers on a "keystone part" of the device. The bill also directs the Attorney General to destroy existing silencer registration records within 365 days. Additionally, it establishes a federal preemption against certain state laws regarding silencer taxes or registration.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?+9

    The bill significantly benefits gun owners by removing silencers from the federal firearm definition and mandating the destruction of existing registration records.

  • Does this protect the right to own guns?+8

    The bill expands second amendment protections by removing silencers from the restrictive definition of firearms and pre-empting state-level registration and taxing laws.

  • Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+5

    The bill prevents state and local governments from imposing specific taxes on the making, transferring, or possessing of silencers.

The opposite

  • Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-7

    The bill reduces gun control by removing silencers from the federal definition of firearms and requiring the destruction of existing registration records.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-6

    The bill reduces state rights by establishing federal preemption against state laws regarding silencer taxes, marking, and registration.