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HR 7409 97th Congress House

Armed Robbery and Burglary Prevention Act

Official title: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a mandatory penalty for the commission of a third or subsequent robbery or burglary while in the possession of a firearm.

Introduced: December 10, 1982 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement BurglaryCrime preventionCriminal procedure and sentencingFirearms
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This bill died when the 97th Congress ended
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
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 15, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Dec 10, 1982
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Dec 10, 1982
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 15, 1982

Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Armed Robbery and Burglary Prevention Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide a mandatory sentence of imprisonment for not less than 15 years and a fine of not more than $10,000 for a third or subsequent armed robbery or burglary.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7409: Armed Robbery and Burglary Prevention Act. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-7409/
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