Mitigating Extreme Lawlessness and Threats Act
This bill amends federal law (18 U.S.C. §2101) governing riots by increasing penalties for violent riot-related conduct. It directly affects individuals who participate in riots, particularly those involving violence or assault on federal law enforcement officers. Key provisions establish three penalty tiers: up to 10 years in prison for basic riot violations, 1-10 years for those involving violence, and 1+ years or life for assaulting officers. The changes restructure existing subsections to clarify these enhanced punishments without creating new offenses.
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Introduced Jun 10, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jun 10, 2025
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Tom Cotton
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