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Senate BillS 345Firearms and explosivesState and local government operations

SHUSH Act

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This bill matters because it would dramatically change access to firearm silencers, making them significantly easier and cheaper to obtain. If this bill becomes law, buying a silencer would no longer involve a federal tax, a specific registration with the ATF, and a waiting period that can often stretch for months. This means gun owners could purchase silencers through standard licensed firearm dealers, similar to how they buy other gun parts or firearms.

If the bill doesn't pass, silencers will continue to be regulated under the National Firearms Act, requiring the current lengthy and costly federal approval process, and states would retain their ability to impose additional restrictions. The debate over this bill centers on balancing ease of access for gun owners, particularly for hearing protection during shooting sports, against potential concerns about public safety and law enforcement's ability to track and investigate crimes involving firearms.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Removes firearm silencers from the definition of a "firearm" that is subject to the strict regulations of the National Firearms Act.

This eliminates the $200 federal tax, extensive background checks, and long waiting periods previously required for purchasing silencers.

PROVISION 02

Prevents state and local governments from imposing their own taxes, marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirements on firearm silencers.

This ensures a uniform federal standard for silencer regulation, preventing a patchwork of different state and local laws.

PROVISION 03

Removes enhanced federal penalties for certain crimes committed with a firearm equipped with a silencer or muffler.

This changes the legal consequences for using a silenced weapon in a criminal act by no longer triggering increased federal sentences.

PROVISION 04

Removes firearm silencers from the definition of a "firearm" in other federal statutes and clarifies they are not regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

This affects how silencers are categorized and treated across various federal laws and agencies, distinguishing them from traditional firearms and consumer products.

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2 EVENTS

JAN 30

Introduced in Senate

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JAN 30

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 345

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedJan 30, 2025

Last actionJan 30, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 30, 2025

Senate BillS 345Firearms and explosivesState and local government operations

SHUSH Act

INTRODUCED JAN 30, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 30, 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Removes firearm silencers from the definition of a "firearm" that is subject to the strict regulations of the National Firearms Act.

This eliminates the $200 federal tax, extensive background checks, and long waiting periods previously required for purchasing silencers.

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Prevents state and local governments from imposing their own taxes, marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirements on firearm silencers.

This ensures a uniform federal standard for silencer regulation, preventing a patchwork of different state and local laws.

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Removes enhanced federal penalties for certain crimes committed with a firearm equipped with a silencer or muffler.

This changes the legal consequences for using a silenced weapon in a criminal act by no longer triggering increased federal sentences.

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Removes firearm silencers from the definition of a "firearm" in other federal statutes and clarifies they are not regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

This affects how silencers are categorized and treated across various federal laws and agencies, distinguishing them from traditional firearms and consumer products.

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On the date of enactment of this Act.

The amendments made by this Act, with specific exceptions, take effect.

After the date which is 2 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act.

The amendments related to the tax imposed by section 5811 of the Internal Revenue Code shall apply to transfers.

GLOSSARY

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Firearm Silencer (or Muffler): A device attached to a gun that reduces the sound of a gunshot, primarily used for hearing protection.
National Firearms Act (NFA): A federal law passed in 1934 that regulates certain specific weapons, like machine guns and short-barreled rifles, by requiring special registration, background checks, and a tax stamp.
Internal Revenue Code: The collection of laws in the United States that govern federal taxes.
Preemption: A legal principle where a higher level of government's law (like federal law) overrides or prevents a lower level of government's law (like state or local law) from taking effect.
Firearms Accessories: Items that attach to or are used with a firearm but are not considered part of the firearm itself, such as scopes, grips, or slings.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC): A U.S. government agency that works to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with various consumer products.

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