HR 2754 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18 of the United States Code (respecting firearms) to penalize the use of firearms in the commission of any Federal felony and to increase the penalties in certain related existing provisions.

Introduced 1977-01-31· Sponsored by Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1977-01-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends provisions imposing additional penalties upon persons committing Federal felonies with the use of, or while illegally carrying a firearm to increase sentences thereunder and to prohibit a suspended or probationary sentence with respect to a first conviction.…

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