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- H.R.2148
H.R.2148: 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 transferor 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.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced May 18, 1993
- Latest Major Action May 20, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (3 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to require a minimum sentence of five years' imprisonment for the unlawful possession of a firearm by any person who: (1) has been convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year's imprisonment; (2) is a fugitive from justice; (3) is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; (4) has transported in interstate commerce any stolen firearm; or (5) has received any stolen firearm. Prohibits:...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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| May 18, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Zimmer (R-N.J.) |