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119-hr-4257119th Congress

End Domestic Terrorism Act

Sponsored By: Representative Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

Introduced

Summary

Would create a new federal crime for mass killings using machineguns or covered semiautomatic weapons. It would make killing three or more people in a single incident at many listed public locations a federal offense punishable by years or life in prison.

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  • Victims and communities: would let federal prosecutors charge attacks that kill 3 or more people at places such as schools, places of worship, hospitals, childcare centers, voting sites, entertainment venues, retail locations, and office buildings.
  • Perpetrators and weapons owners: defines a broad category of “covered semiautomatic weapons,” includes AK/AR-type weapons and many rifles or shotguns with listed features, and makes use of those weapons in qualifying incidents punishable up to life imprisonment.
  • Department of Justice and public reporting: would require the Attorney General to file annual reports on every charged case starting one year after enactment and to post a public report within 180 days after charges detailing attendees, government response costs, lost business revenue, and assistance provided.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New federal crime for mass killings

If enacted, this bill would create a new federal crime for mass killings with certain weapons. It would apply when three or more people are killed in one incident. It would cover attacks tied to interstate commerce or at schools, worship places, hospitals, childcare, government buildings, events, stores, offices. A conviction could mean many years in prison or life. It would also let prosecutors use material-support charges for helping such attackers.

Which semiautomatic weapons are covered

The bill would spell out which semiautomatic guns count as covered. It would include many rifles or shotguns with features like pistol grips or high-capacity magazines. AK- and AR-type weapons and parts that speed up firing would also be covered. The Attorney General could add similar weapons through a public rulemaking.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

MA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 6/30/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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