Bill96th CongressFiled Jan 15, 1979Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 45
A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18 of the United States Code (respecting firearms) to penalize the use of firearms in the commission of any crime of violence and to increase the penalties in certain related existing provisions.
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What it does
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What just happenedJan 15, 1979
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor