Dick Chrysler: “day after day, we see news accounts of criminals committing violent acts throughout our communities, only to walk away…”

“day after day, we see news accounts of criminals committing violent acts throughout our communities, only to walk away with little or no punishment. We only need to watch the evening news on any given night to see the havoc criminals wreak in our neighborhoods. Recently, I authored and introduced the Crimes Against Children and Elderly Increased Punishment Act, legislation that will provide for an automatic increase in the length of sentences for such criminals. This legislation amends the Violent Crime Control Act of 1994 to increase punishment for Federal crimes committed against youth ages 12 years and under and seniors ages 65 years and older. The bill aims to send a clear signal to those who would prey upon the vulnerable in that their criminal actions will not be tolerated and will result in certain and severe punishment. Our children are the seeds of our Nation's future. Our seniors are the roots of our heritage. Increasing the penalties on those who would hurt our children and elderly will give them the protection they need and give the criminals the punishment they deserve.”