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- H.R.424
H.R.424: To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Jan. 9, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (1 Democrat, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends Federal criminal code provisions prescribing mandatory additional sentences for use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime. Requires additional sentences of: (1) 10 years for possessing a firearm (current law requires 5 years for using or carrying a firearm), 15 years for brandishing a firearm, and 20 years for discharging a firearm during and in relation to any such crime; and (2) 20 years, 25...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-344.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
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Mr. McCollum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 59 (Roll no. 18).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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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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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Jan. 9, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Sue Myrick (R-N.C.) |