HR 5889 · 94th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to strengthen the penalty provisions of the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Introduced 1975-04-10· Sponsored by Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-04-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Increases the penalty for use of a firearm during the Commission of specified crimes from a minimum of one year for a first offense to a minimum of ten years and from a minimum of two years for a second offense to a minimum twenty-five year term of imprisonment. Allows State courts with jurisdiction in such cases to enforce the provisions of this Act.…

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