HR 13062 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide increased penalties for using a firearm to commit a felony or carrying a firearm unlawfully during the commission of a felony, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1978-06-09· Sponsored by Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-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.(1978-06-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends provisions setting forth additional penalties for using or unlawfully carrying a firearm during the commission of a Federal felony to name such activity "armed criminal action. Specifies penalties for armed criminal action. Stipulates that offenders shall not be disposed of under the Federal Youth Corrections Act or juvenile delinquency provisions and denies them parole eligibility.…

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