S. 1949In Committee
Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands federal violent-crime penalty coverage by broadening the definition of crime of violence and increasing penalties for bank robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, and certain candy-flavored drug offenses involving minors
Key points
- Establish penalties for flavored drug offenses
- Expand crime of violence definition
- Increase penalties for bank robbery
- Increase penalties for carjacking and kidnapping
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-06-04 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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