HR 9834 · 94th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

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

Introduced 1975-09-24· Sponsored by Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5]· 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.(1975-09-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides a mandatory prison term of between 5 and 15 years for: (1) the use of a firearm to commit any felony subject to prosecution in United States courts; or (2) carrying a firearm unlawfully during the commission of any felony which threatens life or limb and is subject to prosecution in United States courts. Provides a mandatory sentence of not less than 10 nor more than 30 years upon a second conviction of such an offense. States that 2 or more prison terms imposed under this Act may not run concurrently.…

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