Senator Marsha Blackburn Introduces Bill to Protect Against Violent Crime
Tennessee | May 18, 2021
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Representative David Kustoff (R-TN-08) in re-introducing the Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act of 2021.
“The practice of releasing violent serial criminals has to end. Repeat offenders should not be rewarded with the freedom to needlessly victimize more law-abiding Americans,” Blackburn said in a statement released by her office.
The legislation would allow prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties against violent, repeat offenders.
“Our local law enforcement officers work around the clock to keep our citizens and communities safe. The least we can do to support them is ensure that fewer violent criminals are released back on the streets. As we recognize this week as National Police Week, I am honored to re-introduce this commonsense measure. I look forward to passing this bill to not only protect the American people, but to help our brave men and women in law enforcement,” Rep. Kustoff added…
(Excerpts from the Tennessee Star)