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- H.R.3478
H.R.3478: To provide for the death penalty for homicides involving firearms.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Nov. 9, 1993
- Latest Major Action Nov. 21, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for the death penalty for murders involving firearms. Specifies that, in order to prosecute such a crime at the Federal level: (1) the conduct of the offender must have occurred in the course of an offense against the United States; or (2) a firearm involved in the offense must have moved in interstate or foreign commerce. Expresses the intent of the Congress that: (1) this Act shall be used to...
(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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| Nov. 9, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Thomas J. Manton (D-N.Y.) |