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Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

USA116th CongressS-4718| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2020
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Robert Menendez (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
Introduced in Senate
Sep 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5874)
Oct 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8681
Introduced in House
  • September 24, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 24, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5874)


  • October 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8681
    Introduced in House

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8681: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
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

Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

USA116th CongressS-4718| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2020
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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Timeline
Sep 24, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5874)
Oct 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8681
Introduced in House
  • September 24, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 24, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5874)


  • October 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8681
    Introduced in House
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8681: 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