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.

Introduced 1975-03-24· Sponsored by Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-03-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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