Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 23, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8681
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 23, 2020)
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 just happenedOct 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5](D-PA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
2cosponsors1committees3actions1related bills8subjects
- Introduced in HouseOct 23, 2020
- Oct 23, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 23, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 23, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House