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H.R. 6691 amends the definition of the term “crime of violence” in the U.S. Code. Specifically:
Under subsection (a)(1), the term is defined by enumerating offenses that would qualify as crimes of violence. Subsection (a)(2) maintains the current definition of crime of violence that includes offenses that have “as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another.” Additionally, subsection (a)(3) clarifies that any inchoate offense involving the listed offenses also are included in the definition.
Subsection (b) defines the offenses in the enumerated list provided in subsection (a)(1) for the purposes of this section. It offers definitions for “abusive sexual contact,” “aggravated sexual abuse” and “sexual abuse,” “assault,” “arson,” “burglary,” “carjacking,” “child abuse,” “communication of threats,” “coercion,” “domestic violence,” …
Sponsor. Representative for Georgia's 6th congressional district. Republican.
