HR 5799 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to increase the penalties imposed for certain firearms violations.

Introduced 1977-03-30· Sponsored by Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-03-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Revises the range of additional sentences authorized to be imposed under the Gun Control Act for the commission of a felony with the use of or while carrying a firearm. Prohibits a suspended or probationary sentence with respect to a first, as well as to a subsequent, conviction for such an offense.…

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