HR 12517 · 94th Congress · Firearms

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to increase the penalties provided for certain violations of chapter 44 (firearms).

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] Imposes, in addition to existing punishment, a penalty of imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both, on anyone who transports, receives, or sells any stolen firearm or stolen ammunition, which constitutes a part of interstate or foreign commerce while knowing or having reasonable cause to believe the firearm or ammunition was stolen. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 924)…

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