HR 8681
116th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication
Television and film
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
Introduced: October 23, 2020
Introduced by:
Scanlon, Mary Gay
Democratic
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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