Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 4238
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Cracking Down on Gangs and Deporting Criminals Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 21, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 21, 2020
Latest Action
Jul 21, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4238
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Georgia
Republican
Arkansas
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Cracking Down on Gangs and Deporting Criminals Act of 2020

This bill provides for additional instances when the prison sentence may be increased by up to ten years for an individual involved in a criminal street gang and is convicted of certain crimes, and contains other related provisions.

Currently, the increased prison sentence applies to certain offenses related to (1) controlled substances, (2) violence involving physical force, or (3) human trafficking or sexual abuse. The bill establishes that certain offenses related to deriving income from or participating in a pattern of racketeering activity or collection of unlawful debt shall also be eligible for the sentence increase.

The bill also expands the circumstances in which an individual may be considered to be involved in a criminal street gang and thus be eligible for the sentence increase.

In addition, the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall establish and maintain a national criminal street gang database. If an individual who is convicted and eligible for such a sentence enhancement is an alien, DOJ shall report the sentence enhancement to the Department of Homeland Security and the individual shall be subject to removal proceedings.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
07/21/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4351)
07/21/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:38 PM