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Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act

7/22/2025, 4:31 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4261

The bill titled "To amend title 18, United States Code, to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 4261 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on June 30, 2025. It aims to address fraudulent dealings related to firearms and ammunition within the United States Code, proposing amendments to prohibit such actions and potentially outline further provisions related to gun and ammunition regulations. The specific directives or actions detailed in the bill beyond the title and introduction date are not provided in the context.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4261

Bill HR 4261 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2025. Bill HR 4261 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2025.  Bill HR 4261's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 30, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4261

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4261

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4261

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful, and for other purposes.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4261

Mary Gay Scanlon
Mary Gay Scanlon
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan
New YorkDemocrat
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of ColumbiaDemocrat
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
GeorgiaDemocrat
Madeleine Dean
Madeleine Dean
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Sean Casten
Sean Casten
IllinoisDemocrat

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