H.R. 3799 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Hearing Protection Act of 2015
H.R. 3799 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Oct 22, 2015, sponsored by Matt Salmon with 82 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 22, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 82
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Hearing Protection Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a tax on a silencer after October 22, 2015 may receive a refund of such tax.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Matt Salmon (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 80 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 22, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Nov 23, 2015)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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