HR 610 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to strengthen the penalty provisions of the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. O'Brien, George M. [R-IL-17]· 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] Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to require that whoever uses a firearm which has been transported in interstate or foreign commerce during the commission of any robbery, assault, rape, burglary, kidnapping, or homicide (other than involuntary manslaughter) shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than ten years. Requires in the case of a second or subsequent conviction the imposition of a term of imprisonment of not less 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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