HR 9996 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend section 924 (c) of title 18 of the United States Code to increase the mandatory minimum penalties applicable to certain firearms offenses.

Introduced 1977-11-03· Sponsored by Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-11-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends provisions which impose additional penalties for using or carrying a firearm during the commission of a Federal felony to: (1) increase the penalties thereunder; (2) prohibit a suspended sentence for any conviction under such provisions; (3) forbid a defendant to plead guilty of a lesser charge; and (4) render the Federal Youth Correction Act inapplicable to such offenses.…

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