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HR 6596 97th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Assault Corrections and Correctional Institutions Crime prevention Criminal law Criminal procedure and sentencing Firearms Parole Probation Punishment Sentences (Criminal procedure) Weapons

A bill to modify the mandatory sentence structure for the use of a firearm in the commission of a Federal felony, to establish a mandatory sentence for the use of a cutting or stabbing weapon in the…

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A bill to modify the mandatory sentence structure for the use of a firearm in the commission of a Federal felony, to establish a mandatory sentence for the use of a cutting or stabbing weapon in the commission of a Federal felony, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 15, 1982 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) 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 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 18, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Jun 15, 1982
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Jun 15, 1982
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal criminal code to provide a mandatory sentence of imprisonment for the use or possession of either a cutting or stabbing weapon or firearm during the commission of any felony. Imposes such punishment in addition to the sentence imposed for the commission of the felony. Prohibits probation or suspension of such sentence. Restricts eligibility for parole.

What's happening now June 18, 1982

Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jul 27, 1982
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6596: A bill to modify the mandatory sentence structure for the use of a firearm in the commission of a Federal felony, to establish a mandatory sentence for the use of a cutting or stabbing weapon in the commission of a Federal felony, and for other purposes.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6596/
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"H.R. 6596: A bill to modify the mandatory sentence structure for the use of a firearm in the commission of a Federal felony, to establish a mandatory sentence for the use of a cutting or stabbing weapon in the commission of a Federal felony, and for other purposes.." 97th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6596/.
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H.R. 6596, 97th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6596/.
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[H.R. 6596: A bill to modify the mandatory sentence structure for the use of a firearm in the commission of a Federal felony, to establish a mandatory sentence for the use of a cutting or stabbing weapon in the commission of a Federal felony, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6596/)
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