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HR 1222 103th Congress House

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose stiffer penalties on persons convicted of lesser drug offenses.

Introduced: March 31, 1993 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 9, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Mar 4, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 4, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E518)
Mar 4, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 9, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit any person: (1) convicted in any court of a drug crime from possessing a firearm for five years after committing such a crime or violating any Federal or State law relating to firearms; (2) during such period, from knowingly transferring a firearm to any individual who has been convicted in any court of a drug crime; or (3) from knowingly transferring a firearm to any individual under indictment for a drug crime.

Provides enhanced penalties for possession of a firearm during and in relation to the commission of a drug crime.

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 Cosponsors 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Mar 31, 1993
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1222: To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose stiffer penalties on persons convicted of lesser drug offenses.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1222/
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"H.R. 1222: To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose stiffer penalties on persons convicted of lesser drug offenses.." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1222/.
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H.R. 1222, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1222/.
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