Gang Prevention and Suppression Legislation in the 109th Congress: Side-by-Side Comparison of S. 155, H.R. 1279, and H.R. 4472 (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
March 30, 2006 |
| Report Number |
RL32943 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Celinda Franco, Domestic Social Policy Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
This report will focus on some of the more comprehensive anti-gang bills underconsideration. S. 155, includes numerous revisions to current law regarding gangs,including increased criminal penalties for gang members convicted of serious violentcrimes. H.R. 1279, passed by the House of Representatives on May 11, 2005, wouldamend the federal criminal code to increase penalties for individuals participating ina criminal street gang who have committed certain violent crimes, among otherthings. H.R. 4472, passed by the House on March 8, 2006, while similar to H.R.1279, differs by having fewer mandatory minimum prison sentences for gang crimesand providing a new anti-gang program designed to provide services to assistoffenders reentering the community. They also would amend current law byincreasing penalties for gangs and gang members who use interstate and foreigncommerce-related aid to racketeering enterprises using interstate commerce tocommit other illegal acts.
