HR 1889 · 106th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose stiffer penalties on persons convicted of lesser drug offenses.

Introduced 1999-05-20· Sponsored by Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.(1999-05-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit: (1) any person convicted in any court of a drug crime from possessing a firearm for five years after committing such a crime or, if during such five-year period the individual is convicted of violating any Federal or State law relating to firearms, for five years after such later conviction; (2) any person, during such period, from knowingly transferring a firearm to any individual who has been convicted in any court of a drug crime; or (3) any person from knowingly transferring a firearm to any individual under indictment for a drug crime. Provides enhanced penalties for possession of a firearm during and in relation to the commission of a drug crime.…

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