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H.R.155: Hearing Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
77 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Hearing Protection Act This bill removes silencers from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act. It also treats persons acquiring or possessing a firearm silencer as meeting any registration and licensing requirements of such Act. The Department of Justice must destroy certain records relating to the registration, transfer, or making of a silencer. The bill also revises the definition of firearm silencer and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
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.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jeffrey Duncan (R-S.C.) |