Big news from Capitol Hill: the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), which includes a game-changing provision—removing suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA).
If this legislation becomes law, it would mean no more $200 tax stamps, no more months-long waits, and no more ATF registration process for suppressor purchases. But we’re not there just yet.
What Happened?
On May 22, 2025, the House passed H.R. 1 by a narrow vote (215-214). One of the key victories for gun owners in the bill was the inclusion of the Hearing Protection Act language, which declassifies suppressors as NFA items and shifts them under the simpler Gun Control Act (GCA).
That’s a fancy way of saying: suppressors would be treated more like standard firearms rather than highly restricted items.
What’s Next?
The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate, where it will undergo further review. As of now, there is no set date for the Senate to take up the bill. It could be added to the legislative calendar in the coming weeks or held for debate later in the year.
If the Senate passes the bill without changes and the President signs it into law, we’ll finally see the NFA restrictions on suppressors lifted.
But—and this is important—it still needs to survive:
- Potential Senate amendments
- A budget rule check (the Byrd Rule) since it’s a reconciliation bill
- Final approval by the President
How Soon Could Suppressor Sales Change?
Even if passed and signed quickly, the law wouldn’t go into effect immediately. According to the bill’s language, changes would apply at the start of the first calendar quarter following 90 days from enactment.
That means if the bill were signed in June 2025, changes wouldn’t kick in until October 1, 2025.
Until then, suppressors are still NFA items. You still need to:
- Submit a Form 4
- Get fingerprinted
- Pay the $200 tax stamp
- Wait for ATF approval
Will Suppressors Be Treated Like Accessories?
Probably not. Even if removed from the NFA, suppressors would still require a background check through a licensed firearms dealer under the Gun Control Act. Don’t expect to see them hanging on shelves next to scopes and bipods.
They would, however, be far easier and faster to buy—no tax stamp, no ATF wait.
Stay Tuned
Here at Green Line Arms, we’re closely tracking the legislation. If passed, we’re ready to offer suppressors through the simplified process as soon as the law allows.
In the meantime, if you have questions about suppressors, NFA items, or what this bill could mean for your rights—stop by the store or shoot us a message. We’re here to help.