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Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act

USA119th CongressS-2158| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2025
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (5)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act" aims to strengthen federal law by making it illegal to engage in fraudulent dealings involving firearms and ammunition. It specifically amends title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation, manufacture, or sale of these items through false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises . Furthermore, the bill makes it unlawful to transmit or cause to be transmitted, via interstate or foreign commerce using wire, radio, or television communication, any message related to such fraudulent activities. Violations of these new provisions would be subject to existing federal penalties. This legislation seeks to prevent deceptive practices in the firearms and ammunition market.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3517-3518)
  • June 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3517-3518)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4261: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act

USA119th CongressS-2158| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2025
The "Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act" aims to strengthen federal law by making it illegal to engage in fraudulent dealings involving firearms and ammunition. It specifically amends title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation, manufacture, or sale of these items through false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises . Furthermore, the bill makes it unlawful to transmit or cause to be transmitted, via interstate or foreign commerce using wire, radio, or television communication, any message related to such fraudulent activities. Violations of these new provisions would be subject to existing federal penalties. This legislation seeks to prevent deceptive practices in the firearms and ammunition market.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3517-3518)
  • June 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3517-3518)
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (5)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4261: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted