House Bill 8757
116th Congress(2019-2020)
BRICKS Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8757
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
Blocking Rioters and Insurrectionists from our Cities to Keep us Safe Act of 2020 or the BRICKS Act of 2020
This bill increases the penalties for rioting.
First, the bill increases from 5 to 10 years the maximum prison term for crossing state lines or using interstate facilities for the purpose of rioting.
It also imposes an enhanced penalty for an individual who commits such an offense related to rioting and those actions (1) result in serious bodily injury or death; (2) include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; or (3) include kidnapping, attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse, attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or attempt to kill.
November 17, 2020
11/17/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
11/17/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:17 PM