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Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

USA117th CongressHR-6997| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8681
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
Mar 8, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3776
Introduced in Senate
Mar 8, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8681
    Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act


  • March 8, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3776
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 8, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Related Bills

  • S 117-3776: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

USA117th CongressHR-6997| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8681
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
Mar 8, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3776
Introduced in Senate
Mar 8, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8681
    Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act


  • March 8, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3776
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 8, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-3776: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted