Bill > S1949

This bill, titled the "Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act," introduces several amendments to existing criminal statutes to enhance penalties and clarify legal interpretations across multiple criminal offense categories. The bill modifies provisions related to bank robbery by expanding conspiracy penalties and clarifying language about attempts to commit such crimes. It also addresses the protection of federal officers by explicitly stating that prosecutions under assault statutes do not require proving specific intent, effectively confirming that such offenses are general intent crimes. The legislation increases penalties for motor vehicle theft, particularly when dangerous weapons are involved, with potential imprisonment terms ranging from 20 to 40 years depending on circumstances. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions targeting the manufacturing and distribution of candy-flavored controlled substances targeted at minors, creating enhanced sentencing guidelines for such offenses. The bill also revises kidnapping statutes to broaden the definition of the crime, expand jurisdictional circumstances under which kidnapping can be prosecuted, and increase potential penalties, including allowing for life imprisonment or capital punishment if a death results from the kidnapping. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive legal tools for prosecuting various serious criminal activities and protecting potential victims.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1949/all-info