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119th Congress · H.R. 9208 · Introduced

HEAR Act of 2026

Help Empower Americans to Respond Act of 2026 or the HEAR Act of 2026 This bill prohibits the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a firearm silencer or firearm muffler. The prohibition does not apply to the following conduct: importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments; and importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials. A violation is punishable by criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. In addition, a firearm or ammunition used in a violation is subject to seizure and forfeiture. The bill requires the Department of Justice to establish and implement a buy-back program to purchase firearm silencers and firearm mufflers from individuals who seek to comply with the prohibition. Under the bill, states and local governments may use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender silencers and mufflers under the program.

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN:H.R. 9208.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18:[The Congress shall have Power . . . ] To make all Lawswhich shall be necessary and proper for carrying intoExecution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vestedby this Constitution in the Government of the United States,or in any Department or Officer thereof.[Page H3992]

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  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] · [D-NJ-12] · W000822
    Dem-NJ-12 current · 6 terms · @RepBonnie · 1 district office

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  • House Committee on Appropriations (house) · house · rank 15 · site
  • House Committee on the Budget (house) · house · rank 6 · site
  • Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (house) · house · rank 5
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (house) · house · rank 3

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  • 850 Bear Tavern Rd., Suite 201, Ewing, NJ, 08628 · 609-883-0026 · fax 609-883-2093 · 40.2793143,-74.8302945

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Cosponsors (7)

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · [D-DC-0] · N000147 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-08 · original
    Dem-DC current · 18 terms · @EleanorNorton · 1 district office
  • Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] · [D-NY-13] · E000297 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-08 · original
    Dem-NY-13 current · 5 terms · @RepEspaillat · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] · [D-HI-1] · C001055 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-08 · original
    Dem-HI-1 current · 6 terms · @RepEdCase · 1 district office
  • Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] · [D-CT-5] · H001081 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-08 · original
    Dem-CT-5 current · 4 terms · @RepJahanaHayes · 1 district office
  • Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4] · [D-MD-4] · I000058 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-08 · original
    Dem-MD-4 current · 2 terms · @RepGlennIvey · 1 district office
  • Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] · [D-IL-6] · C001117 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-08 · original
    Dem-IL-6 current · 4 terms · @RepCasten · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] · [D-NJ-8] · M001226 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-30
    Dem-NJ-8 current · 2 terms · @RepMenendez · 1 district office

Committees (1)

  • Judiciary Committee [House Standing]
    2026-06-08T16:01:00ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (3)

  • 2026-06-08IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2026-06-08IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-06-08IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-06-17T14:03:43Z
    To regulate firearm silencers and firearm mufflers.
  • Display Title2026-06-17T13:54:22Z
    HEAR Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-06-17T13:54:21Z
    HEAR Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-06-17T13:54:21Z
    Help Empower Americans to Respond Act of 2026

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00 · 2026-06-08 · Introduced in House

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

This bill prohibits the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a firearm silencer or firearm muffler.

The prohibition does not apply to the following conduct:

  • importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments; and
  • importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials.

A violation is punishable by criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. In addition, a firearm or ammunition used in a violation is subject to seizure and forfeiture.

The bill requires the Department of Justice to establish and implement a buy-back program to purchase firearm silencers and firearm mufflers from individuals who seek to comply with the prohibition. Under the bill, states and local governments may use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender silencers and mufflers under the program.

Related bills

  • S 1383 (118) HEAR Act of 2023
    Latest: 2023-04-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 2544 (117) Help Empower Americans to Respond Act of 2021
    Latest: 2021-10-19 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • S 1131 (117) HEAR Act
    Latest: 2021-04-15 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 2985 (118) HEAR Act of 2023
    Latest: 2023-04-27 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)

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