HR 12516 · 94th Congress · Firearms

A bill to provide for additional sentences for commission of a felony with use of a firearm

Introduced 1976-03-15· Sponsored by Rep. Moore, W. Henson [R-LA-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.(1976-03-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires that whoever uses or carries a firearm during the commission of a felony threatening life or property, for which such individual may be prosecuted in a Federal court, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 15 years. Requires in the case of a subsequent such conviction that the felon be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 30 years. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 924)…

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