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- H.R.1222
H.R.1222: To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose stiffer penalties on persons convicted of lesser drug offenses.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced March 4, 1993
- Latest Major Action March 9, 1993
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (4 Democrats, 22 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit any person: (1) convicted in any court of a drug crime from possessing a firearm for five years after committing such a crime or violating any Federal or State law relating to firearms; (2) during such period, from knowingly transferring a firearm to any individual who has been convicted in any court of a drug crime; or (3) from knowingly transferring a firearm to any individual under indictment for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
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| March 4, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by William F. Goodling (R-Pa.) |