HR 5243 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code and the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 for the purpose of designating certain electric weapons as destructive devices.

Introduced 1977-03-21· Sponsored by Rep. Coughlin, Lawrence [R-PA-13]· 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.(1977-03-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the definition of "destructive device" in the Gun Control Act of 1968 and in the provision of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 prohibiting certain persons from possessing or receiving firearms to include weapons which, after expelling a projectile, remains connected to that projectile for the purpose of conducting an electric charge to it.…

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