HR 2866 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to increase the sentences for certain gun-related offenses and to extend the mandatory nature of such sentences to certain additional gun-related offenses.

Introduced 1977-02-01· Sponsored by Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-02-01)

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 minimum sentences thereunder and to prohibit a suspended or probationary sentence with respect to a first conviction.…

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