Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

# Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act (S 2250) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill aims to restore or clarify provisions of the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA), a federal law that increases prison sentences for people convicted of certain firearms crimes who have prior violent felony convictions. The bill appears to respond to court decisions that have narrowed how ACCA is applied, though specific details about which provisions it would restore aren't available from the summary provided. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect individuals convicted of federal firearms crimes who have prior violent felony convictions. It could result in longer sentences for some offenders.

The bill may also impact the federal criminal justice system and sentencing practices. **Current Status:** As of now, S 2250 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote. The bill was sponsored by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). For more detailed information about specific provisions, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.