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H.R. 1253 (96th)

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

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Introduced

22 January 1979

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Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

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14 June 2021

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Summary

Mandates an additional prison sentence for anyone committing a crime of violence while armed with any firearm or destructive device. Requires in the case of a second or subsequent conviction the imposition of a term of imprisonment of not less than 25 years. Stipulates that the execution or imposition of any term of imprisonment: (1) may not be suspended; (2) may not run concurrently; and (3) may not include probation.

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