HR 5379 · 94th Congress · Firearms
A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18 of the United States code to penalize the use of a cutting or stabbing weapon in the commission of a felony, and to increase the penalties for the use of firearms in the commission of a felony.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-03-24)
Plain Language Summary
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Provides an additional penalty for anyone who uses or carries a firearm during the commission of any felony for which he may be prosecuted in a U.S. court. States that such additional penalty shall be a term of imprisonment for not less than two or more than 10 years, in the case of a first conviction, and not less than five nor more than 25 years in event of a second or subsequent conviction. Prescribes penalties for the use or carrying of any cutting or stabbing weapons in the commission of a felony which are the same as the additional penalties for firearms prescribed under this Act.…
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