WASHINGTON—Violent repeat offenders who illegally use firearms to commit new felonies will again face the prospect of a minimum of 15 years in prison if a bill introduced on May 20 by five Republican senators becomes law.
“Violent, repeat criminals should be behind bars, not roaming the streets threatening law-abiding citizens. The ‘Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act (RACCA)’ will give back federal prosecutors the tool they need to lock up hardened, repeat offenders,” said Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in a statement.
