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Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

12/29/2022, 10:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3776

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3776

Bill S 3776 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2022. Bill S 3776 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 8, 2022.  Bill S 3776's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 8, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3776

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3776

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3776

Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful, and for other purposes.

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