HR 363 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to provide for additional sentences for commission of a felony with use of a firearm.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Gradison, Willis D., Jr. [R-OH-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that anyone using or carrying a firearm during the commission of any felony prosecutable in Federal court may, in addition to the punishment provided for such crime, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than five nor more than 15 years. Requires the court to state in writing its reasons for deciding not to impose such additional sentence. Precludes the granting of probation or the suspension of such additional sentence. Requires in the case of a second or subsequent conviction the imposition of a term of imprisonment of not less than ten nor more than 30 years. Stipulates that in such case the sentence: (1) may not be suspended; (2) may not include probation; and (3) may not run concurrently. Includes in the definition of "dangerous special offenders" for purposes of the special sentencing procedure a defendant who used or unlawfully carried a firearm during the commission of a felony.…

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Cosponsors (7)

6 Democrats1 Republican