HR 792 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to increase the penalty for committing certain crimes with a firearm or while unlawfully carrying a firearm.

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Increases to five years (presently one year) the minimum sentence imposed as an additional penalty upon persons convicted of committing a felony with or while carrying an unlawful firearm under the federal laws. Increases to ten years (now two years) the minimum sentence for a second or subsequent violation. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 924(c))…

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