Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined 18 of her Senate Republican colleagues recently in introducing a broad package to clarify and strengthen violent crime laws related to attacks on law enforcement, bank robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, and other offenses.
The Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act resolves discrepancies brought on by conflicting court decisions and clarifies congressional intent regarding crimes of violence and their respective penalties. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led the introduction of the legislation.
“It’s long past time to increase accountability for violent federal offenses, especially as many communities experience dramatic spikes in criminal activity. This legislation would bolster public safety by clarifying and enhancing penalties for violent crimes. All of my colleagues should support this sensible legislation to hold violent criminals accountable,” said Senator Fischer.
Background:
The Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act addresses ambiguity and conflicting application of existing law by clarifying congressional intent without establishing sweeping new offense categories.
In addition to Senators Fischer and Grassley, the legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), James Risch (R-Idaho), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and John Boozman (R-Ark.).
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