HR 6302 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to provide for separate offense and consecutive sentencing in felonies involving the use of a firearm.

Introduced 1977-04-19· Sponsored by Rep. Cotter, William R. [D-CT-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-04-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends provisions of the Gun Control Act of 1968 which impose additional sentences for using or unlawfully carrying a firearm during the commission of a Federal felony to: (1) increase minimum sentences for second or subsequent convictions; (2) prohibit suspended and probationary sentences for first as well as subsequent, convictions; and (3) deny parole to persons convicted of such a violation.…

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