HR 2313 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

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

Introduced 1977-01-24· Sponsored by Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2]· 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.(1977-01-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires that whoever uses or carries a firearm during the commission of a felony which may be prosecuted in a Federal court be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for not less than five nor more than fifteen years in addition to the punishment provided for such felony. Requires that in the case of a second or subsequent such conviction, the felon be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than thirty years. Classifies felons using or carrying firearms as dangerous special offenders, making such felons subject to an increased sentence at the determination of the court.…

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