HR 2215 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

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

Introduced 1977-01-19· Sponsored by Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-01-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the provision of the Gun Control Act of 1968 imposing penalties for the use of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes to (1) permit Federal courts to impose an additional term of imprisonment upon anyone using or carrying a firearm during the commission of a felony which may be prosecuted in a Federal court, (2) require Federal courts to impose such a sentence for a second or subsequent such conviction, and (3) classify felons using or carrying firearms as dangerous special offenders.…

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