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119-hr-4620119th Congress

To amend title 18, United States Code, to include rioting in the definition of racketeering activity.

Sponsored By: Representative Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

Introduced

Summary

Adds rioting to the list of predicate offenses under the federal RICO law. This bill would let prosecutors treat rioting, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 2101, as a qualifying act that can help prove a pattern of racketeering and trigger RICO remedies like criminal penalties, asset forfeiture, and civil enforcement.

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  • Individuals accused of riot-related crimes could face RICO charges and federal criminal penalties and may be subject to asset forfeiture if rioting fits a pattern of racketeering.
  • Organizations linked to repeated riot-related offenses could be targeted with criminal RICO prosecutions and civil RICO suits, including seizure of assets.
  • Federal prosecutors would gain another tool to connect multiple riot incidents into a single pattern and pursue racketeering remedies across related conduct.

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Racketeering charges for riot crimes

If enacted, federal rioting could count as a racketeering act in RICO cases. Prosecutors and private victims could bring RICO charges or civil suits based on riot conduct, if a pattern is shown. This could mean tougher penalties and asset seizures. It would not change what counts as rioting or create a new crime. The text sets no start date and adds no funding.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/22/2025

  • Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/23/2025

  • Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 9/2/2025

  • Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 10/17/2025

  • Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/21/2025

  • Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 11/17/2025

  • Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 1/22/2026

  • Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

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    TN • R

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    AL • R

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    FL • R

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    MO • R

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    LA • R

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    MS • R

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    GA • R

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    SC • R

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    TN • R

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    TX • R

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    TX • R

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    VA • R

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    GA • R

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    TN • R

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    AZ • R

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    OH • R

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    UT • R

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    IL • R

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    KY • R

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    OH • R

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    NC • R

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    SC • R

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    CO • R

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    NC • R

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    SC • R

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    OH • R

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    MO • R

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    TN • R

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    FL • R

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    TX • R

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    AL • R

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    VA • R

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    TN • R

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    FL • R

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    NC • R

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    TX • R

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    TX • R

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    FL • R

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    IN • R

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    PA • R

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    WI • R

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    GA • R

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    TX • R

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    TN • R

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    TX • R

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  • Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]

    TX • R

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    WI • R

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    TX • R

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    KS • R

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    CO • R

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    KY • R

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    MI • R

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    CA • R

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    NC • R

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    MO • R

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    OH • R

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    MI • R

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    ND • R

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    UT • R

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    NC • R

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    FL • R

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    MO • R

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    SC • R

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  • Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

    NY • R

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  • Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/9/2026

  • Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 8/27/2026

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