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H.R. 8031 (116th): David Dorn Act of 2020

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The text of the bill below is as of Aug 14, 2020 (Introduced). The bill was not enacted into law.

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116th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 8031

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 14, 2020

(for himself, Mr. Banks, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Babin, Mr. Roy, Mr. Cook, Mr. Long, Mrs. Hartzler, and Mr. Estes) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the maximum term of imprisonment for rioting, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the David Dorn Act of 2020.

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Increased penalties for rioting

Section 2101(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking Shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both and inserting Shall be fined under this title, but in no event less than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.