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Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

USA116th CongressHR-8681| House 
| Updated: 10/23/2020
Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act This bill makes it unlawful to import, manufacture, or sell a firearm or ammunition by fraudulent means (e.g., false representations). Further, it makes it unlawful to transmit a wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign commerce related to such a fraudulent importation, manufacture, or sale. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
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Timeline
Sep 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4718
Introduced in Senate
Oct 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • September 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4718
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-4718: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
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Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

USA116th CongressHR-8681| House 
| Updated: 10/23/2020
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act This bill makes it unlawful to import, manufacture, or sell a firearm or ammunition by fraudulent means (e.g., false representations). Further, it makes it unlawful to transmit a wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign commerce related to such a fraudulent importation, manufacture, or sale. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
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Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Sep 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4718
Introduced in Senate
Oct 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • September 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4718
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-4718: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCriminal procedure and sentencingFirearms and explosivesFraud offenses and financial crimesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communicationTelevision and film