A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the penalty provision applicable to a Federal felony committed with a firearm.

Summary

Sentences a felon, who uses or carries a firearm to commit any felony for which he may be prosecuted, to a term of imprisonment for not less than 1 year nor more than 10 years, in addition to the punishment provided for the felony's commission. Provides additional sentences for subsequent convictions, and prohibits suspension or probation based upon the additional sentence. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 924(c))

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Timeline

1. 3 May 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 May 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 May 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 May 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Smith, Henry P., III [R-NY-36] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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