I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2933 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2009 Mr. Scott of Virginia (for himself and Mr. Conyers) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify the circumstances under which the enhanced penalty provisions for subsequent convictions apply.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2009.

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Amendments to enhanced penalties provisions

Section 924(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)in paragraph (1)(C), by striking In the case of a second or subsequent conviction under this subsection and inserting If a person is convicted under this subsection after a prior conviction under this subsection has become final; and (2)by adding at the end the following: (6)The provisions of section 411 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 851), other than subsections (a)(2) and (e) of such section, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this paragraph, shall apply to sentencing for convictions under this subsection in the same manner in which such provisions apply to sentencing for offenses under part D of title II of such Act. .