HR 4509 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to strengthen the penalty provisions of the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Introduced 1973-02-21· Sponsored by Rep. Collier, Harold R. [R-IL-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1973-02-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Increases to not less than one year nor more than ten years the minimum sentence imposed as an additional penalty upon persons convicted of committing a felony with, or while carrying, an unlawful firearm. Increases to not less than five years nor more than twenty-five years the minimum sentence for a second or subsequent violation. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 924(a))…

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