Senate Republicans introduced a broad package to clarify and strengthen violent crime laws related to homicide, bank robbery, carjacking, kidnapping and other offenses.
Led by Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, 23 GOP lawmakers in the upper chamber proposed the Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act.
The bill resolves discrepancies brought on by conflicting court decisions and clarifies congressional intent regarding crimes of violence and their respective penalties.
The legislation is supported by several law enforcement organizations, including the National District Attorneys Association, the National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys, the Major County Sheriffs of America, the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the National Sheriffs Association.