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RepublicanBill · H.R. 4620· House(119-HR-4620)

To amend title 18, United States Code, to include rioting in the definition of racketeering activity.

Rep. Van Duyne
Age: 56 years
Texas
Introduced
7/22/2025
Last activity
7/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Beth Van Duyne
Cosponsors
Republican - 75Democrat - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes an amendment to title 18 of the United States Code. The goal is to change how racketeering activity is defined. Specifically, it aims to include rioting within that definition. This change would insert a reference to section 2101, which relates to riots, into the existing legal framework.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite

  • Does this change how police departments operate?-3

    The bill expands the definition of racketeering to include rioting, which increases the legal tools available for criminal prosecution.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2

    Expanding the definition of racketeering to include rioting may broaden the scope of criminal charges and their associated legal consequences.