HR 1944 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to extend the imposition of mandatory prison sentences to certain additional offenses involving the use of firearms.

Introduced 1977-01-17· Sponsored by Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-01-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends provisions directing the imposition of additional sentences on persons committing a Federal felony with a firearm or while unlawfully carrying a firearm to prohibit (1) a suspended or probationary sentence with respect to a first conviction and (2) parole prior to serving a period equal to the minimum permissible additional sentence.…

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