Bill · S. 2158· Senate(119-S-2158)
Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Last activity
- 6/24/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3517-3518)
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It specifically targets fraudulent dealings involving the importation, manufacture, or sale of firearms and ammunition. The legislation seeks to make it unlawful to engage in these activities through false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises. Additionally, it covers the transmission of communications regarding these fraudulent acts via wire, radio, or television in interstate or foreign commerce.
Yes
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill protects consumers by criminalizing fraudulent sales and pretenses in the firearms and ammunition market.
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+3
The bill adds new criminal prohibitions related to the sale of firearms, contributing to more regulated firearm commerce.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands federal criminal authority over the sale and importation of firearms through fraud.
The opposite
Would gun owners be better off under this?-2
The bill introduces new criminal penalties that could impact lawful firearm transactions if not carefully distinguished from fraud.
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 and ammunition through false pretences, representations, or promises, the bill aims to curb fraudulent dealings (Section 2(a)(1)(A)).
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Regulation of Communications: The bill prohibits the use of wire, radio, or television communications to transmit information related to the fraudulent importation, manufacture, or sale of firearms and ammunition 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
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 6/24/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3517-3518)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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