House
May 1, 1995

To control crime by increasing penalties for armed violent criminals.

Summary

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Citizens' Protection From Violent Crime Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set mandatory prison terms for possessing, brandishing, or discharging a firearm or destructive device during a Federal or State crime that is a serious violent felony or serious drug offense, with exceptions involving defense of person or property during the course of a crime committed by another person....

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Introduced(4/7/95)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
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Sponsor

BB

Mr. BARR

(R) GA – 7

Cosponsors (21)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

May 1, 1995