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H.R. 4245 (97th)

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.

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Introduced

23 July 1981

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Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

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Summary

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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