HR 5912 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to increase certain penalties for gun control offenses and to allow the United States to obtain appellate review of certain sentences relating to gun control offenses.

Introduced 1973-03-21· Sponsored by Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-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.(1973-03-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Increases to not less than two years nor more than ten years the minimum sentence imposed as an additional penalty upon persons convicted of committing a felony with, or while unlawfully, carrying a firearm. Increases to not less than five years nor more than twenty-five years the minimum sentence, and prohibits the suspension or concurrent running with any term of imprisonment imposed, for the commission of a felony in a second or subsequent violation. Allows the United States to appeal a suspended or probationary sentence in the case of a first conviction. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 924(c))…

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