HR 82 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend section 924 (relating to commission of Federal felonies with firearms) of title 18 of the United States Code to make applicable to a first conviction under that section of the rules for suspended or probationary sentences now applicable to second and subsequent convictions.

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
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.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Renders applicable to first convictions for using a firearm to commit a Federal felony or for unlawfully carrying a firearm during the commission of such a crime the prohibition against suspension or probationary sentences presently mandatory with respect to second or subsequent convictions. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 924)…

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