H.R. 95 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Hearing Protection Act
H.R. 95 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 4, 2021, sponsored by Jeff Duncan with 96 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 96
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Duncan (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 96 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Mar 1, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 95 (117th Congress): Hearing Protection Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-95/hearing-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-13).