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H.R.2991: Laser-Assisted Gun Crime Penalty Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Feb. 29, 1996
- Latest Major Action March 4, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Laser-Assisted Gun Crime Penalty Act - Requires the United States Sentencing Commission, by May 1, 1997, to amend the sentencing guidelines (and, if appropriate, its policy statements) to provide that a defendant convicted of a crime shall receive an appropriate sentence enhancement if, during the crime: (1) the defendant possessed a firearm equipped with a laser sighting device; or (2) the defendant possessed a firearm and the defendant (or...
(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 the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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| Feb. 29, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) |