S2158Referred to Committee

Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act

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Introduced
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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
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2025-06-24
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Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
Democrat · CA · Senator
Votes with party: 84.6% (882 recorded votes)

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

2025-06-24

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Plain-English Summary

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.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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