Hearing Protection Act
U.S. Representative Ben Cline (R-Va.) and U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) reintroduced the Hearing Protection Act (H.R. 404/S. 364) in the 119th Congress. This commonsense legislation would give gun owners the opportunity to better protect their hearing when exercising their Second Amendment rights at the range or afield.
The Hearing Protection Act would remove suppressors from regulation under the National Firearms Act, replacing the onerous federal transfer process with a simple background check, similar to purchasing a firearm. The bill would also reduce the cost of purchasing a suppressor by removing the required $200 tax.
“Americans who enjoy hunting and target shooting should be able to do so safely and legally without facing burdensome government regulations,” said Rep. Cline. “It’s time to ensure that our Second Amendment rights are upheld, allowing responsible citizens to enjoy their freedoms without unnecessary obstacles.”
Fair Access to Banking Act
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), along with 40 of his Republican colleagues, reintroduced the Fair Access to Banking Act (S. 401). This legislation would prohibit financial institutions from denying or limiting services to constitutionally protected industries.
“When progressives failed at banning these entire industries, what they did instead is they turned to weaponizing banks as sort of a back door to carry out their activist goals,” said Sen. Cramer. “Financial institutions are backed by taxpayers, for crying out loud! They should be obligated to provide services in an unbiased, risk-based manner.”
