Criminal Justice (Violent Crime)

in committee · United States · House May 7, 2026

HR 8678: Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026, proposes to increase the mandatory minimum prison sentences for individuals who attempt to assassinate specific federal officials. The legislation directly impacts anyone attempting to kill the President, Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, and members of Congress. Under the new provisions, a conviction for such an attempt would result in a minimum of 25 years in prison or life imprisonment. These changes amend existing federal statutes to enforce stricter penalties uniformly for designated targets.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory minimum prison sentences and expands criminalization, which aligns with indicators for opposing criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Sentencing Violent Crime

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in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 8026: CLEAR Act

The CLEAR Act amends federal law to establish new criminal penalties for obstructing Federal law enforcement officers operating in or on their vehicles. This legislation directly affects individuals who forcibly assault, resist, or interfere with officers from the Department of Homeland Security or Department of Justice while they are performing official duties in a law enforcement vehicle. The bill introduces enhanced penalties of up to 20 years in prison or a fine for such obstruction, expanding existing protections for officers engaged in vehicle operations. These provisions apply specifically to interactions involving Federal law enforcement vehicles and do not alter penalties for other types of obstruction.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases criminal penalties and expands criminalization of obstruction, which restricts defendant rights and strengthens enforcement measures.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill increases penalties for obstructing federal immigration enforcement officers, thereby strengthening federal immigration enforcement capabilities and restricting immigrant protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Violent Crime

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7719: SOS Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Securing Our Streets Act of 2026, directs the Attorney General to distribute federal grants to states that implement specific criminal justice policies aimed at reducing repeat offenses. To qualify for funding, states must adopt laws requiring repeat offenders to serve at least 85 percent of their sentences, mandate pretrial detention for violent offenders posing a clear threat to public safety, and impose life imprisonment for individuals convicted of three distinct violent crimes. The grants, totaling up to $10 billion over five years, can only be used to build secure correctional facilities, expand incarceration capacity for violent offenders, and train correctional staff.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates harsher sentencing requirements including 85% sentence service, pretrial detention mandates, and life imprisonment for repeat violent offenders, restricting judicial discretion and reducing rehabilitation opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Sentencing Violent Crime

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 1949: Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act

This bill (S 1949) creates new penalties for manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored drugs marketed to minors. It specifically targets producers who combine schedule I or II controlled substances with candy/beverage products, market them to appear like candy, or modify them with candy-like flavors/coloring, knowing they’ll be sold to people under 18. First offenses carry up to 10 additional years in prison, while repeat offenses carry up to 20 additional years. Exceptions apply for FDA-approved medications sold as prescribed and products altered under a doctor’s direction for legitimate medical use.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory prison sentences (up to 20 years) for candy-flavored drug offenses targeting minors, expanding criminalization and harsh sentencing, opposing criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Sentencing Violent Crime

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in committee · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 3859: Returning Illegals over Turmoil Act

This bill would make non-citizens deportable if they incite or participate in riots during civil unrest involving assaults on law enforcement or military personnel, or destruction of public property, and who were unlawfully present, had DACA, or were lawful permanent residents at the time of the offense. It permanently bars such individuals from reentering the U.S. or accessing any relief from deportation, including asylum, cancellation of removal, or future DACA benefits. During declared emergencies (such as national disasters or state emergencies), the law mandates expedited removal and mandatory detention for those covered, with no discretion for enforcement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill permanently bars non-citizens involved in riots from deportation relief, expanding criminalization and restricting rights, opposing criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill makes non-citizens deportable for riot participation and permanently bars deportation relief (including DACA/asylum), restricting immigrant protections and increasing enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Violent Crime Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 5113: PRICE Act

The PRICE Act (HR 5113) increases penalties for assaulting, resisting, or obstructing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers or employees. It would double the maximum prison sentence and adjust fines for such offenses when the victim is an ICE officer or employee. This bill directly affects individuals who commit violent or obstructive acts against ICE personnel by imposing harsher punishments. The key provision amends federal law to add a specific penalty enhancement for ICE-related cases within existing assault provisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaulting ICE officers by doubling prison sentences - expands criminalization and harsher sentencing per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationIncreases penalties for obstructing ICE enforcement, strengthening federal immigration enforcement actions against individuals who interfere with officers.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2025

S 1517: BE GONE Act

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of "aggravated felonies" by adding "sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence" to the list of crimes triggering mandatory deportation for non-citizens. It directly affects non-citizens convicted of these specific sexual offenses, making them subject to automatic deportation under immigration law. The key change is adding this provision to Section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which defines aggravated felonies. This policy shift would expand the scope of offenses classified as deportation triggers without creating new enforcement procedures.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands mandatory deportation for sexual assault convictions, increasing penalties under immigration law rather than reforming criminal justice sentencing or rehabilitation.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands mandatory deportation for sexual assault convictions, restricting immigrant protections by adding to aggravated felonies list.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 29, 2025

HR 3064: BE GONE Act

The BE GONE Act (HR 3064) amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of "aggravated felonies" by adding sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as a new category under immigration law. This change directly affects non-citizens convicted of these specific crimes, as it triggers mandatory deportation under current immigration enforcement rules. The bill modifies Section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to include these offenses as a new subsection (V) in the list of aggravated felonies. It does not alter criminal penalties for the offenses themselves but changes immigration consequences for convicted non-citizens.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding sexual assault to aggravated felonies, triggering mandatory deportation - increasing penalties rather than advancing reform.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill expands 'aggravated felonies' to include sexual assault, triggering mandatory deportation for non-citizens, restricting immigrant protections and increasing enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HR 1773: Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025

Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025 This bill modifies criminal penalties for an offense involving the theft of a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises. Specifically, the bill does the following: increases from 10 to 20 years the maximum prison term, and creates a 3- or 5-year mandatory minimum prison term for an offense that occurs during the commission of a burglary or robbery. An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases maximum prison terms (10→20 years) and creates mandatory minimums for firearm theft, directly increasing penalties per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Sentencing Violent Crime

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 17, 2025

S 149: Public Safety First Act

This bill amends immigration law to require the immediate detention of certain non-citizens who are charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admit to committing specific crimes - including burglary, theft, shoplifting, assault on police officers, or crimes causing death/serious injury. It directly affects non-citizens facing these offenses by expanding mandatory detention under existing immigration rules. The key provision requires the Homeland Security Secretary to issue a detainer and take custody of such individuals if not already detained by authorities, using definitions of crimes based on the jurisdiction where the offense occurred.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands mandatory detention for specific crimes, increasing enforcement without reform, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates immediate detention for non-citizens convicted of specific crimes, increasing enforcement and restricting liberties under immigration rules.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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