# 119-hr-3228: Constitutional Hearing Protection Act

119-hr-3228, Constitutional Hearing Protection Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3228
- Congress: 119
- Title: Constitutional Hearing Protection Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-07
- Sponsor: Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA)
- Cosponsors: 48
- Policy area: Taxation
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Removes silencers from the federal definition of “firearm.”** The bill would reclassify firearm silencers while setting a separate federal rulebook that keeps National Firearms Act (NFA) controls, preempts many state rules, mandates destruction of federal silencer records, and tightens marking requirements for makers and importers. - People who buy or possess silencers would still have to meet NFA registration and licensing requirements when they acquire or possess a silencer under chapter 44 of Title 18. The definitional change would apply to calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after enactment. - The Attorney General would be required to destroy any silencer registrations in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record and any transfer or make applications that identify a silencer within 365 days after enactment. This targets federal records that identify owners, transferees, or makers. - States and localities could not impose taxes, marking, recordkeeping, or registration rules on silencers that affect interstate commerce except a general sales tax. Licensed manufacturers and importers would have to engrave or cast a serial number on a single "keystone part" and may seek a marking variance if needed.

## Cosponsors (48)

- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] (R-CA), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] (R-WI), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] (R-OK), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-MT), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] (R-PA), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] (R-KS), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7] (R-OH), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11] (R-PA), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] (R-TN), 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] (R-TX), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY), 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH), 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI), 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] (R-FL), 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Destroy federal silencer registry records: benefit, low. The Attorney General would have to destroy all silencer registrations in the federal NFRTR. The Attorney General would also have to destroy transfer and make applications that name the buyer or maker of a silencer. This must happen no later than 365 days after enactment.
- Changes to definitions and compliance for silencers: benefit, low. The bill would change how federal law defines silencers and mufflers, including a "keystone part" definition. If you acquire or possess a silencer under chapter 44 rules, that would count as meeting National Firearms Act registration and licensing for that silencer. The change to the tax-code firea…
- States barred from extra silencer taxes: benefit, low. States and cities could not add special taxes on making, selling, using, owning, or transporting a silencer in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce. General sales or use taxes would still apply. States and cities also could not require extra marking, registration, or recordkeeping for silenc…
- New serial marking rules for silencer makers: cost, low. Licensed importers and manufacturers would have to engrave or cast a serial number on the single "keystone part" of each silencer. If a device has no clear single keystone part or has several, they would need to ask the Attorney General for a marking variance. The Attorney General would have to gra…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-3228 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3228)

## Related
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
- [119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-719)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3228 (as of 2026-09-21).