HR 159 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to provide additional penalties for the use of firearms or destructive devices in the commission of certain crimes of violence.

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes an additional sentence of imprisonment for an indeterminate number of years up to life for those persons committing a crime of violence while armed with any firearm or destructive device. Sets a mandatory one-year sentence as the minimum under this Act. Prohibits the suspension of such one year sentence.…

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