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US SB2158

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alex Padilla

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 922(a) of title 18, U.S. Code to make it unlawful to import, manufacture, or sell firearms or ammunition through false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises

  • Prohibits transmitting communications related to fraudulent firearm or ammunition sales via wire, radio, or television in interstate or foreign commerce

  • Adds criminal penalties under Section 924(a)(1)(B) for violations of the new fraudulent dealings provisions

  • Introduced June 24, 2025 by Senator Padilla with 5 Democratic co-sponsors and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act

Crime and law enforcement

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3517-3518)

6/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/24/2025

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