No RIOT Act of 2020
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 9, 2020)
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.
What just happenedJul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 9, 2020
- Jul 9, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 9, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 9, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House