HR 4245 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to provide for separate offense and consecutive sentencing in felonies involving the use of a firearm.

Introduced 1981-07-23· Sponsored by Rep. Cotter, William R. [D-CT-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.(1981-07-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Omnibus Crime Control Act of 1970 to increase the mandatory penalties for using or carrying a firearm during commission of a Federal felony. Increases the additional penalty imposed for a second or subsequent offense to five to 25 years' imprisonment (currently, two to 25 years). Deletes the qualification that such firearms be carried "illegally." Prohibits the granting of parole to an offender.…

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