S 1221 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18 of the United States Code (respecting fire-arms) to penalize the use of firearms in the commission of any felony and to increase the penalties in certain related existing provisions.

Introduced 1977-04-04· Sponsored by Sen. Scott, William Lloyd [R-VA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends provisions specifying additional penalties for commission of a Federal felony with the use of, or while illegally possessing, a firearm to (1) eliminate felonies while illegally possessing a firearm; (2) include State felonies committed with a firearm transported in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, (3) revise the penalty for second and subsequent convictions, and (4) prohibit a suspended or probationary sentence with respect to a first conviction.…

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