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SHUSH Act

USA119th CongressHR-850| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
Michael Cloud

Michael Cloud

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (13)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Celeste Maloy (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act," or SHUSH Act, aims to significantly deregulate firearm silencers by reclassifying them as ordinary firearm accessories rather than firearms. This legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove silencers from the definition of "firearm" under the National Firearms Act (NFA) , thereby eliminating federal registration, licensing, and transfer requirements for these devices. It also specifies that possessing a silencer in accordance with the Gun Control Act satisfies any NFA requirements. Furthermore, the bill modifies Title 18 of the U.S. Code, removing silencers from the definition of "firearm" within the Gun Control Act (GCA) and striking provisions that impose enhanced penalties for crimes committed with silencer-equipped firearms. It includes a preemption clause, invalidating any state or local laws that impose taxes, marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirements on firearm silencers. These changes would treat silencers similarly to other firearm accessories, reducing regulatory burdens for their acquisition and possession.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-775
SHUSH Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2469
SHUSH Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8306
SHUSH Act
Jan 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-345
Introduced in Senate
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-775
    SHUSH Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2469
    SHUSH Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8306
    SHUSH Act


  • January 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-345
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    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.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-345: SHUSH Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsConsumer Product Safety CommissionCriminal procedure and sentencingFederal preemptionFirearms and explosivesLaw enforcement officersState and local government operations

SHUSH Act

USA119th CongressHR-850| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
The "Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act," or SHUSH Act, aims to significantly deregulate firearm silencers by reclassifying them as ordinary firearm accessories rather than firearms. This legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove silencers from the definition of "firearm" under the National Firearms Act (NFA) , thereby eliminating federal registration, licensing, and transfer requirements for these devices. It also specifies that possessing a silencer in accordance with the Gun Control Act satisfies any NFA requirements. Furthermore, the bill modifies Title 18 of the U.S. Code, removing silencers from the definition of "firearm" within the Gun Control Act (GCA) and striking provisions that impose enhanced penalties for crimes committed with silencer-equipped firearms. It includes a preemption clause, invalidating any state or local laws that impose taxes, marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirements on firearm silencers. These changes would treat silencers similarly to other firearm accessories, reducing regulatory burdens for their acquisition and possession.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-775
SHUSH Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2469
SHUSH Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8306
SHUSH Act
Jan 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-345
Introduced in Senate
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-775
    SHUSH Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2469
    SHUSH Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8306
    SHUSH Act


  • January 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-345
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    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.
Michael Cloud

Michael Cloud

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (13)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Celeste Maloy (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-345: SHUSH Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsConsumer Product Safety CommissionCriminal procedure and sentencingFederal preemptionFirearms and explosivesLaw enforcement officersState and local government operations