HR 378
117th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Civil disturbances
Criminal procedure and sentencing
David Dorn Act of 2021
Introduced: January 21, 2021
Introduced by:
Arrington, Jodey C.
Republican
· Texas
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
David Dorn Act of 2021
This bill increases criminal penalties for rioting and related offenses (e.g., inciting a riot).
Specifically, the bill increases the maximum prison term from 5 to 10 years. Additionally, if a fine is imposed for an offense, the bill sets a minimum fine amount of $1,000.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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