HR 1498 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend section 924 of title 18 to increase the penalties for certain offenses relating to firearms, and to provide mandatory minimum penalties in certain circumstances.

Introduced 1979-01-25· Sponsored by Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10]· 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.(1979-01-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires that whoever uses or carries a firearm during the commission of any felony which may be prosecuted in a United States court shall, in addition to the punishment provided for the commission of such offense, be sentenced to imprisonment of not less than two nor more than 25 years. Stipulates that the imposition of any term of imprisonment under this Section: (1) may not be suspended; (2) may not run concurrently; and (3) may not include probation.…

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