Bill · H.R. 4261· House(119-HR-4261)
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
- Introduced
- 6/30/2025
- Last activity
- 6/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mary Gay Scanlon
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It aims to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful. Specifically, it targets the importation, manufacture, or sale of these items through false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises. Additionally, it covers communications regarding these fraudulent activities sent via wire, radio, or television across state or foreign borders.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill enhances consumer protection by criminalizing fraudulent sales and deceptive communications regarding firearms and ammunition.
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+3
The bill acts as a targeted regulatory measure regarding the sale of firearms, though its primary focus is fraud prevention.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands federal authority by criminalizing specific fraudulent activities in interstate commerce.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The bill imposes new legal risks and potential penalties on those involved in the firearm and ammunition trade.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of Fraudulent Sales: By making it unlawful to import, manufacture, or sell firearms or ammunition through false pretenses, representations, or promises, the bill targets deceptive business practices. (Section 2(a)(1)(A))
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Regulation of Deceptive Communications: The bill addresses the transmission of fraudulent communications related to these sales via wire, radio, or television in interstate or foreign commerce. (Section 2(a)(1)(B))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners+2Good For Business Owners-2
- 6/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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