HR 7503 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

No RIOT Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-07-09· Sponsored by Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2020-07-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] No Reward for Inciting Organized Turmoil Act of 2020 or the No RIOT Act of 2020 This bill establishes enhanced criminal penalties for assaulting a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer while engaging in a riot. The bill also (1) specifies that the criminal offenses related to rioting include the use of the internet (including email and social media) with the intent to riot or commit related offenses (e.g., inciting a riot), and (2) revises the definition of racketeering activity to include crimes related to riots or destruction of veterans' memorials.…

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Cosponsors (6)

6 Republicans