What does Preamble of HR 850 do?

This bill aims to classify silencers as firearms accessories. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 31, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 850 do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act' or the 'SHUSH Act'.

What does EQUAL TREATMENT OF SILENCERS AND FIREARMS. of HR 850 do?

This section amends Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The amendment strikes language related to 'any silencer' within that section. The amendment renumbers the existing clauses. The changes take effect on the date of enactment of this Act, except for transfers. Transfers subject to the tax imposed by section 5811 of the Internal Revenue Code shall be affected after October 22, 2015.

What does TREATMENT OF CERTAIN SILENCERS. of HR 850 do?

This section amends Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It adds a subsection (f) regarding firearm silencers. Individuals acquiring or possessing firearm silencers in compliance with Chapter 44 of Title 18, United States Code, are deemed to have met registration and licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act. This deemed compliance applies to the National Firearms Act as it existed before the enactment of this subsection.

What does PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE LAWS IN RELATION TO FIREARM of HR 850 do?

This section amends Section 927 of Title 18, United States Code. The amendment establishes that state or local laws imposing taxes, marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirements on firearm silencers are preempted. The preemption applies to laws that condition lawful silencer activities (making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting) in interstate or foreign commerce.

What does SILENCERS AND MUFFLERS NOT TO BE FEDERALLY REGULATED. of HR 850 do?

This section amends Title 18, United States Code, concerning firearms. It removes 'firearm muffler or firearm silencer' from the definition of 'firearm' in Section 921(a). It strikes paragraph 24 from Section 921(a). It removes references to 'firearm silencer or firearm muffler' from penalty provisions in Section 924. It modifies provisions related to the carrying of concealed firearms by qualified and retired law enforcement officers.

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SHUSH Act — HR. 850

Last updated: 1/31/2025 · Introduced: 1/31/2025

Author: Michael Cloud (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill removes firearm silencers and mufflers from the definition of 'firearm' under federal law.
It amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate taxes on silencers and deems compliance with the National Firearms Act for individuals possessing silencers legally under existing law.
The bill preempts state and local laws that impose taxes, marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirements on firearm silencers.

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