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HR 378 117th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Civil disturbances Criminal procedure and sentencing

David Dorn Act of 2021

Introduced: January 25, 2021 Introduced by: Arrington, Jodey C. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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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
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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 March 5, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Republican 7
R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jun 1, 2021
Bucshon, Larry
· May 14, 2021
 R
Jackson, Ronny
Texas · May 14, 2021
Bishop, Dan
· May 11, 2021
Hartzler, Vicky
· Mar 8, 2021
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Feb 5, 2021
Jacobs, Chris
· Feb 3, 2021
Herrell, Yvette
· Jan 28, 2021
Rice, Tom
· Jan 28, 2021
Gohmert, Louie
· Jan 25, 2021
 R
Williams, Roger
Texas · Jan 25, 2021
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Jan 21, 2021
 R
Banks, Jim
Indiana · Jan 21, 2021
 R
Estes, Ron
Kansas · Jan 21, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 378: David Dorn Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-378/
MLA
"H.R. 378: David Dorn Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-378/.
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H.R. 378, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-378/.
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