HR 1207 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to make the use of a firearm to commit certain felonies a Federal crime where that use violates State law, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-01-22· Sponsored by Rep. Edwards, Jack [R-AL-1]· 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.(1979-01-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires that whoever uses or carries a firearm or destructive device during the commission of a felony which is prosecutable in a United States court or unlawful in the State in which it occurs shall, in addition to the punishment provided for such crime, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than one nor more than ten years. Requires in the case of a second or subsequent conviction the imposition of a term of imprisonment of not less than two nor more than 25 years. Stipulates that the execution or imposition of any term of imprisonment: (1) may not be suspended; (2) may not run concurrently; and (3) may not include probation.…

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