Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

United States116th CongressS-4718Senate
Latest legislative activity: Sep 24, 2020

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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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HR-8681: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5874)

    Senate

  2. Introduced in Senate

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