Roy bill targets repeat violent offenders

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening federal penalties for repeat offenders by revising the “three strikes” sentencing framework.

The proposed Career Criminal Accountability Act would create a pointsbased system to determine when offenders qualify for enhanced sentences, with a focus on violent crime, firearm- related offenses and organized criminal activity.

The bill, introduced during the 119th Congress, has been referred to a House committee for consideration.