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Bill105th CongressFiled Jan 9, 1997Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 424

To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 24, 1998)

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 years, and 30 years for second or subsequent convictions of such offenses, respectively.

What just happenedFeb 25, 1998

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9](R-NC)Sponsor
11 cosponsors1 D10 R
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  1. Feb 25, 1998IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Feb 24, 1998FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 24, 1998FloorH37300

    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).

  4. Feb 24, 1998Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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).

  5. Feb 24, 1998FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  6. Feb 24, 1998FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Feb 24, 1998FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  8. Feb 24, 1998FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H530-536)

  9. Feb 24, 1998FloorH30300

    Mr. McCollum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Oct 24, 1997CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.

  11. Oct 24, 1997CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-344.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Oct 24, 1997Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-344.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Sep 9, 1997CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Sep 9, 1997CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Jul 16, 1997CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  16. Jul 16, 1997CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  17. Jan 28, 1997CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  18. Jan 9, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Jan 9, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jan 9, 1997IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 24, 199836

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 years, and 30 years for second or subsequent convictions of such offenses, respectively.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Oct 24, 199717

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 years, and 30 years for second or subsequent convictions of such offenses, respectively.

Introduced in HouseJan 9, 199700

Amends the Federal criminal code to increase mandatory minimum sentences for possessing a firearm during and in relation to any crime of violence or drug trafficking crime.