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Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

USA117th CongressS-3776| Senate 
| Updated: 3/8/2022
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (3)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4718
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
Mar 8, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 8, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4718
    Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act


  • March 8, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 8, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6997
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6997: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

USA117th CongressS-3776| Senate 
| Updated: 3/8/2022
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

S 116-4718
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
Mar 8, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 8, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4718
    Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act


  • March 8, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 8, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6997
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (3)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6997: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted