HR 1181 · 96th 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 1979-01-22· 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.(1979-01-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a mandatory one-year prison sentence for anyone committing a crime of violence while armed with any firearm or destructive device. Authorizes the court to impose an indeterminate prison sentence up to life, in addition to the sentence provided for such crime.…

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