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Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

USA119th CongressS-2250| Senate 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
Tom Cotton (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act," significantly modifies sentencing provisions for individuals convicted of unlawful firearm possession. It amends title 18, United States Code, specifically targeting those who violate section 922(g) by possessing a firearm after having accumulated three or more prior serious felony convictions . The legislation aims to enhance penalties for armed career criminals by establishing more stringent sentencing guidelines. Under the revised law, individuals meeting these criteria will face a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years imprisonment, with no possibility of a suspended sentence or probation. The bill also redefines "serious felony conviction" to include any felony offense with a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years, or a group of convictions resulting in a total imposed term of at least 10 years. These amendments apply to offenses committed after the bill's enactment and explicitly state that they do not create a right to challenge imposed sentences.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1547
Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1586
Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4334
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1547
    Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1586
    Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4334
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4334: Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

USA119th CongressS-2250| Senate 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
This bill, titled the "Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act," significantly modifies sentencing provisions for individuals convicted of unlawful firearm possession. It amends title 18, United States Code, specifically targeting those who violate section 922(g) by possessing a firearm after having accumulated three or more prior serious felony convictions . The legislation aims to enhance penalties for armed career criminals by establishing more stringent sentencing guidelines. Under the revised law, individuals meeting these criteria will face a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years imprisonment, with no possibility of a suspended sentence or probation. The bill also redefines "serious felony conviction" to include any felony offense with a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years, or a group of convictions resulting in a total imposed term of at least 10 years. These amendments apply to offenses committed after the bill's enactment and explicitly state that they do not create a right to challenge imposed sentences.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1547
Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1586
Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4334
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1547
    Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1586
    Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4334
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
Tom Cotton (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4334: Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted