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- H.R.3537
H.R.3537: To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose mandatory prison terms for possession or use of a firearm or a destructive device during conduct constituting a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime under State law.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Nov. 18, 1993
- Latest Major Action Nov. 21, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to establish the following penalties, in addition to the punishment provided for the underlying crime, for engaging in a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime (including such a crime which provides for an enhanced punishment if committed by the use of a deadly or dangerous weapon or device) for which the perpetrator may be prosecuted in a State court. Provides that whoever: (1) possesses a firearm shall...
(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. 18, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Thomas J. Manton (D-N.Y.) |