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HEAR Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9208| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2026
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (7)
Robert Menendez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a comprehensive federal prohibition on firearm silencers and mufflers. It makes it unlawful for individuals to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess these devices in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Key exceptions to this prohibition are provided for government entities , including federal and state agencies, and qualified law enforcement officers , such as campus law enforcement, for official duties. Additionally, licensees under the Atomic Energy Act for security purposes and licensed manufacturers for authorized testing are exempt. To facilitate compliance, the bill mandates the Attorney General to establish a 90-day nationwide buy-back program for firearm silencers and mufflers. It also amends existing law to allow federal Byrne grants to be used for compensating individuals who participate in these surrender programs. The core restrictions and penalties will take effect 90 days after the bill's enactment.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3454
HEAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1106
HEAR Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2985
HEAR Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8064
HEAR Act of 2024
Jun 8, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3454
    HEAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1106
    HEAR Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2985
    HEAR Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8064
    HEAR Act of 2024


  • June 8, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HEAR Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9208| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2026
This bill establishes a comprehensive federal prohibition on firearm silencers and mufflers. It makes it unlawful for individuals to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess these devices in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Key exceptions to this prohibition are provided for government entities , including federal and state agencies, and qualified law enforcement officers , such as campus law enforcement, for official duties. Additionally, licensees under the Atomic Energy Act for security purposes and licensed manufacturers for authorized testing are exempt. To facilitate compliance, the bill mandates the Attorney General to establish a 90-day nationwide buy-back program for firearm silencers and mufflers. It also amends existing law to allow federal Byrne grants to be used for compensating individuals who participate in these surrender programs. The core restrictions and penalties will take effect 90 days after the bill's enactment.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3454
HEAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1106
HEAR Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2985
HEAR Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8064
HEAR Act of 2024
Jun 8, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3454
    HEAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1106
    HEAR Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2985
    HEAR Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8064
    HEAR Act of 2024


  • June 8, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (7)
Robert Menendez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted