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119th Congress

S. 2158

Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Alex Padilla(D-CA)
Introduced
Jun 24, 2025
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Committees
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Official text
Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (5)

Original cosponsors (5)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version

Stopping the Fraudulent Sale 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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

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