SHUSH Act

This bill aims to significantly deregulate firearm silencers at the federal level by reclassifying them as ordinary firearm accessories . It specifically removes silencers from the stringent registration and licensing requirements previously imposed by the National Firearms Act (NFA). This change ensures that acquiring or possessing a silencer in accordance with general firearms laws fulfills any prior NFA requirements. The legislation further preempts state and local laws that impose specific taxes, marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirements on firearm silencers as a condition for their lawful use or transfer. It also amends various sections of federal law to remove silencers from definitions and penalties related to firearms, effectively reducing federal oversight. Finally, the bill explicitly excludes firearm silencers from regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission , ensuring they are not subject to consumer product safety standards.