H.R. 3436 would provide for greater judicial discretion in sentencing for certain firearms offenses committed in exceptional circumstances.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inAmends the federal criminal code to editallow an exception to certain minimum mandatory prison terms for the wiki and beuse of firearms in the firstcommission of violent crimes for individuals who are authorized to provide a detailed summarycarry firearms in the lawful performance of an employment duty and who committed the bill!)offense during or in relation to such employment.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 9/10/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to edit the wikiSubcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and be the first to update the status of the bill!)Homeland Security.
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== Points in Favor ==

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