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- H.R.5662
H.R.5662: To provide an exception to certain mandatory minimum sentence requirements for a person employed outside the United States by a Federal agency, who uses, carries, or possesses the firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence committed while on-du
About This Bill
- Introduced July 7, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 20, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
This bill amends the federal criminal code to exclude from certain minimum sentencing requirements a federal employee outside the United States who, while on-duty, uses, carries, or possesses an agency-issued firearm in a crime of violence.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 20, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| July 7, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 7, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas) |