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H.R. 1719 (102nd)

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a mandatory minimum sentence for the unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a fugitive from justice, a person who is addicted to, or an unlawful user of, a controlled substance, or a transfer or receiver of a stolen firearm, to increase the general penalty for violation of federal firearms laws, and to increase the enhanced penalties provided for the possession of a firearm in connection with a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime.

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Introduced

11 April 1991

Last action

7 June 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Patterson, Elizabeth [D-SC-4], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]

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Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to require a minimum sentence of five years' imprisonment, without an opportunity for parole, for the unlawful possession of a firearm by any person: (1) who has been convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year's imprisonment; (2) who is a fugitive from justice; (3) who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; (4) who has transported in interstate commerce any stolen firearm; or (5) who has received any stolen firearm. Increases from $5,000 to $10,000 and from five years to ten years the fine and term of imprisonment, respectively, for violation of Federal firearm laws. Increases the penalties for possession of a firearm in connection with a crime of violence or drug trafficking.

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Timeline

  1. 11 April 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

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  2. 11 April 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 April 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 June 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

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