House Bill 8031
116th Congress(2019-2020)
David Dorn Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8031
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
David Dorn Act of 2020
This bill increases criminal penalties for rioting and related acts, such as inciting or organizing a riot.
Specifically, this bill increases the maximum term of imprisonment for such offenses from 5 to 10 years. Additionally, if a fine is imposed for an offense, the bill sets a minimum fine amount of $1,000.
August 14, 2020
08/14/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
08/14/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:27 PM