A bill to create a Federal offense for the carrying or use of a firearm during the commission of a State felony and to increase the penalties for carrying or using a firearm during the commission of a Federal felony.
Firearm Felony Act of 1982 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control Act of 1970 to extend the scope of the current offense of using or carrying a firearm during commission of a Federal felony to include using or carrying a firearm during commission of any felony, where such use or carrying is unlawful under State law. Provides for increased sentences for violations of this provision and makes them mandatory.
States that it is the intent of Congress that the United States defer to State and local prosecutions under this Act unless Federal prosecution is necessary to vindicate a significant Federal interest.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
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