House Passes Bill Removing Suppressors from NFA

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posted on May 22, 2025
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In a boon to hunters and shooters across the country, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1—the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—which included Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act, completely removing suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA). The addition of Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act to H.R. 1 is a massive win for NRA members and gun owners everywhere. From here the bill heads to the Senate where it will meet its final serious test. Nonetheless, the first major hurdle has been cleared and that's a reason for celebration.

John Commerford, executive director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), released the following statement:

"This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Trump's One, Big, Beautiful Bill, which includes the complete removal of suppressors from the NFA. This represents a monumental victory for Second Amendment rights, eliminating burdensome regulations on the purchase of critical hearing protection devices. The NRA thanks the House members who supported this bill and urges its swift passage in the U.S. Senate."

NRA-ILA would like to thank Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Whip Tom Emmer, Chairman Jason Smith, Chairman Jodey Arrington, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, Representative Richard Hudson, Representative Kevin Hern, Representative Ben Cline, and Representative Andrew Clyde for their dedication and commitment to this issue, and to all Members of Congress who voted to pass H.R. 1.  

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