# 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act

119-hr-404, Hearing Protection Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-26).

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- As of: 2026-09-26
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-404
- Congress: 119
- Title: Hearing Protection Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA)
- Cosponsors: 151
- Policy area: Taxation
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-26

## Summary

**This bill would reclassify firearm silencers under federal law** by removing them from the National Firearms Act's definition of “firearm” and creating a parallel federal licensing and tax framework. It would also preempt state and local silencer taxes and require destruction of prior federal silencer records. - Owners and buyers: People acquiring or possessing silencers would be subject to a federal licensing and registration regime under Chapter 44 of Title 18, even as silencers are taken out of the NFA firearm definition. - State and local governments: Would be barred from imposing taxes, special registration, marking, or recordkeeping on silencers beyond ordinary sales or use taxes. - Records and industry rules: Would require destruction of existing silencer entries in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record within 365 days, mandate serial-number marking on silencers, and add a 10 percent federal excise tax on silencers sold by manufacturers or importers.

## Cosponsors (151)

- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] (R-KS), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2] (R-WV), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] (R-FL), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] (R-NC), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] (R-FL), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R-IL), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R-MI), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] (R-MO), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] (R-TN), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] (R-GA), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] (R-OK), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] (R-AR), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] (R-UT), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] (R-KY), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] (R-TN), 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-MT), 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO), 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC), 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] (R-ID), 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN), 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ), 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] (R-FL), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA), 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] (R-MI), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI), 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3] (D-WA), 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX), 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC), 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] (R-WI), 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] (R-TX), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (R-OH), 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX), 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] (R-MS), 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY), 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL), 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] (R-TX), 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] (R-TN), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13] (R-NC), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] (R-NE), 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7] (R-OH), 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC), 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] (R-TX), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] (R-AR), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA), 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH), 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] (R-AL), 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD), 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] (R-MN), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN), 2025-11-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3] (R-GA), 2025-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R-IN), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] (R-WI), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] (R-TX), 2026-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT), 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] (R-ND), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] (R-FL), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R-TN), 2026-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL), 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7] (R-FL), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] (R-SC), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] (R-MS), 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] (R-TX), 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R-PA), 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] (R-FL), 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] (R-WI), 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1] (R-AZ), 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] (R-OH), 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] (R-AR), 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] (R-PA), 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-UT), 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] (R-TX), 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] (R-TX), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Easier federal process for silencers: benefit, low. The bill would remove silencers from the National Firearms Act list. If you get or have a silencer under federal chapter 44 rules, you would be treated as meeting NFA registration rules. The Attorney General would have to destroy listed silencer registrations and related applications within 365 day…
- 10% excise tax for silencer makers: cost, low. The bill would add a 10% federal excise tax to firearm silencers and mufflers. It would apply when a manufacturer, producer, or importer sells one. It would start for calendar quarters that begin more than 90 days after enactment. Makers could pass this cost to buyers, so retail prices could rise.
- Marking rules and state preemption for silencers: mixed, low. The bill would set new federal definitions for firearm silencers and mufflers. Licensed makers and importers would need to engrave a serial number on the outer tube or main housing. If that is not practical, they could request a variance, and the Attorney General would grant it unless there is good…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act
- 119-hr-45: FIND Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-404 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/404)

## Related
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-719)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
- [119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-703)
- [119-hr-45: FIND Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-45)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404 (as of 2026-09-26).