DemocratBill · H.R. 4257· House(119-HR-4257)

End Domestic Terrorism Act

Rep. Moulton
Age: 48 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
6/30/2025
Last activity
6/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Seth Moulton
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "End Domestic Terrorism Act," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It introduces increased penalties for mass killings that involve machineguns, destructive devices, or certain semiautomatic weapons. The law targets incidents where three or more people are killed in specific locations such as schools, places of worship, or government buildings. It also includes new definitions for "covered semiautomatic weapons" and "machineguns." Additionally, the bill establishes reporting requirements for the Attorney General regarding charges filed and the impact of these offenses.

Yes

  • Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5

    The bill implements stricter legal penalties involving specific types of semiautomatic weapons, effectively acting as a deterrent/control measure.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4

    The bill mandates specific public reporting on crime statistics and government expenditures related to these incidents.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    The bill expands federal jurisdiction and criminal penalties regarding crimes involving interstate commerce.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?-5

    The bill imposes higher penalties for crimes involving specific types of firearms commonly owned by enthusiasts.

  • Does this protect the right to own guns?-5

    The bill targets specific semiautomatic weapons for increased penalties, which may be viewed as an infringement on gun ownership rights.

  • Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-3

    The bill mandates the collection of demographic data on individuals arrested during intercepted communications.