What does Preamble of Constitutional Hearing Protection Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove silencers from the definition of firearms, and for other purposes,' proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill's stated purpose is to remove silencers from the definition of firearms. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 7, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Constitutional Hearing Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Constitutional Hearing Protection Act'.

What does EQUAL TREATMENT OF SILENCERS AND FIREARMS. of Constitutional Hearing Protection Act do?

This section amends Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The amendment strikes language related to silencers within that section. The amendment renumbers a section of the Internal Revenue Code. The changes made by this section will apply to calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after the Act's enactment.

What does TREATMENT OF CERTAIN SILENCERS. of Constitutional Hearing Protection Act do?

This section amends Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It adds a subsection (f) concerning firearm silencers. Individuals acquiring or possessing firearm silencers in compliance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, are deemed to have met all registration and licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act.

What does PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE LAWS IN RELATION TO FIREARM of Constitutional Hearing Protection Act do?

This section amends Section 927 of Title 18, United States Code. The amendment establishes that state or local laws imposing specific taxes on firearm silencers are preempted. Specifically, laws imposing taxes other than general sales or use taxes on the making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting of firearm silencers are preempted. Marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirements related to firearm silencers are also preempted under this section.

What does DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS. of Constitutional Hearing Protection Act do?

This section mandates the destruction of certain records related to silencers. The Attorney General is required to carry out this destruction. The destruction must occur within 365 days of the Act's enactment. Records to be destroyed include silencer registrations in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. Applications for transferring and making silencers that identify the transferee and maker, respectively, are also subject to destruction.

What does AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE. of Constitutional Hearing Protection Act do?

This section amends Title 18, United States Code, concerning firearms. It redefines 'firearm silencer' and 'firearm muffler' to include the 'keystone part' of such devices. The term 'keystone part' is defined as a single, externally visible part necessary for a silencer or muffler to function. Section 922(b) is amended to include 'firearm silencer or firearm muffler' within the prohibited items for certain individuals. Section 923(i) is amended to require licensing for firearm silencers and firearm mufflers. Licensed importers and manufacturers of firearm silencers or mufflers must mark each device with a serial number on the keystone part, as regulated by the Attorney General. A variance can be requested from the Attorney General if a device lacks a clearly identifiable keystone part or has multiple keystone parts.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of Constitutional Hearing Protection Act do?

This section establishes a rule of construction regarding the Act. It clarifies that the Act's amendments do not transfer jurisdiction over firearms previously regulated under the National Firearms Act to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Constitutional Hearing Protection Act

Last updated: 5/7/2025 · Introduced: 5/7/2025

Author: Andrew Clyde (R-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill removes firearm silencers from the definition of firearms within the Internal Revenue Code, effectively ending their classification as taxable articles under federal law.
The bill preempts state and local laws imposing specific taxes, marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirements on firearm silencers, allowing them to be treated similarly to other firearms.
The bill redefines 'firearm silencer' to include the 'keystone part' and requires licensing and serial numbering for manufacturers and importers of these devices.

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