HR 1133
102th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Fines (Penalties)
Firearms
Narcotic traffic
Recidivists
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit transfer of a firearm to, or possession of a firearm by, a person convicted of a drug crime, and to provide enhanced penalties for possession of a firearm during a drug crime.
Introduced: February 27, 1991
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Feb 27, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Feb 27, 1991
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any person: (1) who has been convicted in any court of a drug crime to possess a firearm; and (2) to transfer a firearm to any other person knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such other person is under indictment for, or has been convicted in any court of, a drug crime. Provides penalties for a violation.
Sets forth additional penalties for possession of a firearm during a drug crime. Provides enhanced penalties if the firearm is a machinegun or is equipped with a firearm silencer or muffler and for subsequent convictions.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1