HR 8757 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

BRICKS Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-11-17· Sponsored by Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]· 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.(2020-11-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Blocking Rioters and Insurrectionists from our Cities to Keep us Safe Act of 2020 or the BRICKS Act of 2020 This bill increases the penalties for rioting. First, the bill increases from 5 to 10 years the maximum prison term for crossing state lines or using interstate facilities for the purpose of rioting. It also imposes an enhanced penalty for an individual who commits such an offense related to rioting and those actions (1) result in serious bodily injury or death; (2) include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; or (3) include kidnapping, attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse, attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or attempt to kill.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans