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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Sep 4, 2025
BillsCrime and Law EnforcementS. 2705Congress.gov ↗
S. 2705In CommitteeCrime and Law Enforcement

Republicans propose enhanced penalties for violent felons

Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 4, 2025
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House
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Sep 4
Sep 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 4
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Sep 4
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 4
Introduced in Senate

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