HR 12300 · 94th Congress · Firearms

A bill to provide for additional sentences for commission of a felony with use of a firearm, and to provide minimum penalties for such sentences.

Introduced 1976-03-04· Sponsored by Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-27]· 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.(1976-03-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires that whoever uses or carries a firearm during the commission of a felony which may be prosecuted in a Federal court be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 15 years in addition to the punishment provided for such felony. Requires that in the case of a second or subsequent such conviction, the felon be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 30 years. Classifies felons using or carrying firearms as dangerous special offenders, making such felons subject to an increased sentence at the determination of the court.…

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