Who it affects
- Gun and ammunition importers
- Gun and ammunition manufacturers
- Gun and ammunition sellers
- People sending communications related to these fraudulent acts
In committeeGunsCrime
Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act
S. 2158 · Senate bill · Introduced June 24, 2025
The Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act would ban fraud in importing, making, or selling guns or ammunition, affecting importers, manufacturers, and sellers.
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How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The bill would ban using fraud, such as false claims, to import, make, or sell guns or ammunition.
- It would also ban related wire, radio, or television communications across state or national borders.
- Violators could face a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful, and for other purposes.
- Sponsor
- Sen. Padilla, Alex (D-CA)
- Introduced
- June 24, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 5
- Committees
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Latest action
- June 24, 2025 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3517-3518)
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.