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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic and tightly contested vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1—the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—by a single vote, 215-214. Included in the bill is the full removal of suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA), eliminating the $200 tax and federal registration process that have long restricted suppressor ownership in the United States.
The provision, based on Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act, removes suppressors from the NFA’s definition of a firearm, and sets the transfer and making tax at $0. If signed into law, this change would make suppressors available through the standard NICS background check system—no more tax stamps, no more ATF registration, and no more months-long wait times.
Final House Vote Breakdown:
- Republicans: 215 Yea, 2 Nay, 1 Present, 1 Not Voting
- Democrats: 212 Nay
- Total: 215 Yea, 214 Nay, 1 Present, 1 Not Voting
Every Yea vote came from Republican lawmakers. Democrats voted in unanimous opposition. Two Republicans broke ranks and voted Nay, one voted “Present,” and another did not vote—making the narrow victory possible by just a one-vote margin.
Gun rights groups hailed the vote as a landmark win. The American Suppressor Association (ASA) called it a “HUGE WIN for suppressors, 2A rights, and freedom!!” Gun Owners of America (GOA) also applauded the outcome, crediting Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) for championing the effort in the House and securing its inclusion via the reconciliation process.
“Eliminating the suppressor registration and tax is a major step forward for liberty and safety,” said Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of GOA. “Gun owners have one less unconstitutional hurdle to worry about—but we’re not done.”
The National Rifle Association (NRA) echoed the sentiment, calling it a “monumental victory for Second Amendment rights.”
Short-Barreled Firearms Still in NFA
Despite the success with suppressors, GOA is urging lawmakers not to stop there. The organization is calling on the Senate to add provisions from the SHORT Act to repeal NFA restrictions on short-barreled rifles (SBRs) and brace-equipped pistols—firearms still heavily regulated under current federal law.
“Now, GOA is calling on the Senate to also protect short-barreled firearms,” said Aidan Johnston, GOA’s Director of Federal Affairs. “The elimination of suppressor taxes and registration is massive—but the job’s not finished.”
What’s Next?
The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate, where it can pass through the budget reconciliation process with a simple majority of 51 votes. Advocates are urging gun owners to immediately contact their senators and demand the suppressor repeal stay intact—and that SBR deregulation be added.
The American Suppressor Association has launched a resource to help:
If passed by the Senate and signed into law, this would be the most significant rollback of federal gun regulations since the NFA was enacted in 1934. The clock is ticking, and continued grassroots pressure is essential to carry this win across the finish line.
