HR 424
105th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault
Bombs
Capital punishment
Drug abuse
Drug traffic
Emergency Management
Explosives
Firearms
Machine guns
Mandatory sentences
Murder
Recidivists
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Violence
Weapons
To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes.
Introduced: January 9, 1997
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Became law
Feb 25, 1998
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Feb 24, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 24, 1998
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).
Feb 24, 1998
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).
Feb 24, 1998
Considered as unfinished business.
Feb 24, 1998
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.
Feb 24, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Feb 24, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H530-536)
Feb 24, 1998
Mr. McCollum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 24, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
Oct 24, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-344.
Sep 9, 1997
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.
Sep 9, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 16, 1997
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 16, 1997
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 28, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Jan 9, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 9, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 1998 | House · vote #18 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 350–59 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1