legislation: 116-s-4718
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| 116-s-4718 | 116 | s | 4718 | Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5874) | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 1 | Stopping the Fraudulent Sales 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. | 2023-01-11T13:44:41Z |