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Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 4261 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
7
Latest action
Jun 30, 2025

What it does

The Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act would make it unlawful to import, manufacture, or sell firearms or ammunition using false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, and to transmit related communications via wire, radio, or television in interstate or foreign commerce. The bill amends federal criminal law to add this conduct as a prohibited act under Section 922(a)(10) of Title 18, United States Code, and updates the penalty provisions in Section 924(a)(1)(B) to include violations of this new subsection. It applies to any person engaging in such fraudulent firearm or ammunition transactions, particularly those involving interstate or foreign communications.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jun 30, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jun 30, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

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