H.R.9208

HEAR Act of 2026 Help Empower Americans to Respond Act of 2026

Introduced·6/8/26

Federal HB9208 establishes a buy-back program for firearm silencers and mufflers, prohibiting their import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or.

Federal HB9208, known as the Help Empower Americans to Respond Act of 2026, aims to regulate firearm silencers and mufflers. It prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of these items, except for certain authorized entities. The bill mandates the Attorney General to implement a buy-back program for individuals seeking to comply with the new regulations. The provisions take effect 90 days after the bill's enactment.

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History

Jun 8

House

Introduced in House

Jun 8

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.