Bill93th CongressFiled Jan 31, 1973Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 651
A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18 of the United States Code (respecting firearms) to penalize the use of firearms in the commission of any felony and to increase the penalties in certain related existing provisions, to lower certain age limits from 21 years to 18, and to eliminate certain recordkeeping provisions with respect to ammunition.
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What it does
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What just happenedJan 31, 1973
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
4 cosponsors1 D3 R
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