Some experts think it's too tough on non-violent offenders, but too lenient on violent predators.
Convicted murderers average less than 8 years behind bars. And each year, murderers and sex offenders that have been released commit more than 14,000 murders, rapes and sexual assaults. Representative Matt Salmon is taking action to stop violent criminals by providing incentives for states to keep violent offenders in jail. His legislation would require a state to compensate a second state if a murderer or sex offender they release goes on to commit another violent crime in another state. He's limited his service in Congress to three terms.