Bill · S. 2000· Senate(119-S-2000)
Mitigating Extreme Lawlessness and Threats Act
- Introduced
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Cotton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Mitigating Extreme Lawlessness and Threats Act'', aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. The primary purpose of the legislation is to increase the penalty for rioting. It specifically modifies the punishment structures found in section 2101. The changes include new sentencing guidelines for different types of conduct during a riot.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill expands federal criminal penalties for rioting and assaults on federal officers.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-4
The bill increases criminal penalties and extends potential prison sentences for rioting and violent conduct.
Does this change how police departments operate?-3
The bill increases penalties for rioting and assaults on officers, which may be viewed as increasing rather than reforming policing practices.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?-3
Increased penalties for rioting may have a chilling effect on the exercise of public assembly and speech.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased penalties for violent acts: Under Section 2, subsection (b)(2), if a person commits an act of violence or helps someone else commit an act of violence during a riot, they face a term of imprisonment of not less than one year and not more than ten years, or a fine. This establishes a specific penalty for violence.
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Stricter consequences for assaults on officers: Under Section 2, subsection (b)(3), if a defendant assaults a Federal law enforcement officer or member of the uniformed service during a riot, the penalty can be imprisonment for any term of years, not less than one year, or even life. This provides a much higher level of punishment for those who target law enforcement.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- New imprisonment terms for rioting: Under Section 2, subsection (b)(1), a violation of the subsection can result in a fine or a term of imprisonment of not more than ten years. This introduces a specific term of imprisonment for those involved in the activities described in the act.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-4Improves Freedom Of Speech-3Improves Policing Reform-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Freedom Of Speech-3Improves Due Process-2
- 6/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate