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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3533
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 27, 2019Mrs. Roby (for herself and Mr. Collins of Georgia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the definition of crime of violence, and for
other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Combat Violent Crime Act of 2019.
2.
Amendment to the definition of crime of violence
Section 924(c)(3)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
(a) by striking by its nature, involves and inserting , based on the facts underlying the offense, involved; and
(b) by striking may be used and inserting may have been used.
3.
Application
(a)
In general
The amendments made by this Act shall apply to any offense committed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b)
Rule of construction
The amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed before the date of the enactment of this Act under section 924 of title 18, United States Code.