S. 1949: Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act

S. 1949 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Federal sentencing rules are changing to increase prison time for individuals convicted of specific federal crimes. Before this change, using a gun during a violent crime triggered extra prison time only if the underlying crime required the actual use of… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.