Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
HR 4261, the "Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act," amends federal law to specifically prohibit importing, manufacturing, or selling firearms or ammunition using false or fraudulent pretenses. It directly affects individuals or entities engaging in deceptive firearm transactions. The bill adds a new provision (Section 922(a)(10)) banning both the fraudulent sale itself and the transmission of related communications via interstate wire, radio, or TV. This creates a clear legal prohibition against deceptive sales tactics and associated communications in firearm commerce.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 30, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jun 30, 2025
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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