HR 7307 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide increased penalties for any person convicted of using a firearm to commit certain Federal crimes or carrying a firearm during the commission of such crimes.

Introduced 1977-05-18· Sponsored by Rep. Quayle, Dan [R-IN-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-05-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the provisions of the Gun Control Act of 1968 which imposes additional sentences for using or unlawfully carrying a firearm during the commission of a Federal felony to: (1) include state felonies and felonies with knives; (2) revise such additional sentences; and (3) prohibit a probationary or suspended sentence with respect to a first, as well as to a subsequent, conviction.…

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