US HB8681 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on October 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-23 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-23 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon [D-PA] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Dwight Evans [D-PA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2020-10-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB4718 (Same As) 2020-09-24 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5874)
Subjects
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Telephone and wireless communication
Television and film
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Telephone and wireless communication
Television and film
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8681/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8681/BILLS-116hr8681ih.pdf |
