Bill · H.R. 9775· House(119-HR-9775)
Concealed Crime Prevention Act
- Introduced
- 7/20/2026
- Last activity
- 7/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Burchett
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Concealed Crime Prevention Act," aims to increase penalties for individuals who wear a ski mask while committing crimes in the District of Columbia. It proposes an amendment to the District of Columbia Theft and White Collar Crime Act of 1982. Under this act, wearing a ski mask during a crime would trigger additional prison time. Misdemeanors would face a minimum of 6 months of consecutive imprisonment. Felonies would face a minimum of 2 years of consecutive imprisonment. The law defines a ski mask as a head covering like a balaclava that conceals identity by only exposing the eyes, nose, and mouth.
Yes
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The bill explicitly excludes religious headwear from the definition of a ski mask.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
The bill implements stricter sentencing for crimes committed within the District of Columbia.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-6
The bill mandates additional consecutive prison time for misdemeanors and felonies involving a ski mask.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Penalties for Misdemeanors: This provides a mandatory minimum of 6 months of imprisonment that runs consecutively with other sentences for those committing misdemeanors while wearing a ski mask (Section 2, subsection a, 1).
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Increased Penalties for Felonies: This provides a mandatory minimum of 2 years of imprisonment that runs consecutively with other sentences for those committing felonies while wearing a ski mask (Section 2, subsection a, 2).
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Protection of Religious Expression: The law explicitly excludes religious headwear from the definition of a ski mask, ensuring that religious practices are not penalized (Section 2, subsection b, 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Consecutive Prison Time for Misdemeanors: Individuals convicted of a misdemeanor while wearing a ski mask would face at least 6 months of prison time that must be served in addition to their original sentence (Section 2, subsection a, 1).
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Mandatory Consecutive Prison Time for Felonies: Individuals convicted of a felony while wearing a ski mask would face at least 2 years of prison time that must be served in addition to their original sentence (Section 2, subsection a, 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+5Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-6
- 7/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House