Bill96th CongressFiled May 23, 1979Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1218
Fair and Certain Punishment Act of 1979
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 23, 1979
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX](D-TX)Sponsor