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Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

USA119th CongressHR-4334| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation significantly amends title 18, United States Code, to strengthen sentencing provisions for certain firearm offenses, specifically targeting repeat offenders. It focuses on individuals who knowingly violate section 922(g) by possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a felony, particularly those with a history of three or more previous serious felony convictions. The bill establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years for these offenders, explicitly prohibiting courts from suspending the sentence or granting probation. Furthermore, it redefines what constitutes a "serious felony conviction" for the purpose of this act. This definition now includes any felony offense punishable by a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years, regardless of sentencing guidelines, or any group of convictions resulting in a total imposed term of imprisonment of at least 10 years. These amendments are designed to apply to offenses committed after the bill's enactment date by individuals meeting the specified criteria. The legislation also includes a rule of construction clarifying that it does not create any new right to challenge a sentence imposed under the revised provisions, aiming to ensure the new sentencing structure is upheld.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2837
Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3153
Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2250
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2837
    Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3153
    Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2250
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-2250: Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

USA119th CongressHR-4334| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
This legislation significantly amends title 18, United States Code, to strengthen sentencing provisions for certain firearm offenses, specifically targeting repeat offenders. It focuses on individuals who knowingly violate section 922(g) by possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a felony, particularly those with a history of three or more previous serious felony convictions. The bill establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years for these offenders, explicitly prohibiting courts from suspending the sentence or granting probation. Furthermore, it redefines what constitutes a "serious felony conviction" for the purpose of this act. This definition now includes any felony offense punishable by a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years, regardless of sentencing guidelines, or any group of convictions resulting in a total imposed term of imprisonment of at least 10 years. These amendments are designed to apply to offenses committed after the bill's enactment date by individuals meeting the specified criteria. The legislation also includes a rule of construction clarifying that it does not create any new right to challenge a sentence imposed under the revised provisions, aiming to ensure the new sentencing structure is upheld.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2837
Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3153
Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2250
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2837
    Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3153
    Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2250
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-2250: Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted