# 119-hr-9775: Concealed Crime Prevention Act

119-hr-9775, Concealed Crime Prevention Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN); status introduced (as of 2026-08-01).

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- As of: 2026-08-01
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9775
- Congress: 119
- Title: Concealed Crime Prevention Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-01

## Summary

**Imposes enhanced consecutive prison terms for wearing a ski mask while committing a crime in the District of Columbia.** The bill would add at least 6 months for misdemeanors and at least 2 years for felonies to any other sentence. It defines "ski mask" as a balaclava or similar head covering that exposes only the eyes, nose, and mouth and conceals the wearer’s identity, excludes religious headwear, and applies to offenses committed on or after enactment.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Higher jail time for ski-mask crimes: cost, low. This bill would add extra prison time when someone wears a defined "ski mask" while committing a crime in the District of Columbia. If enacted, a misdemeanor with a ski mask would add at least 6 months of imprisonment that runs consecutively with any other term. If enacted, a felony with a ski mask…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3132: CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025
- 119-hr-687: MERIT Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4706: Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act
- 119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
- 119-hr-7452: Air Quality Act
- 119-hr-2395: SHORT Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-9775 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9775)

## Related
- [119-hr-3132: CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3132)
- [119-hr-687: MERIT Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-687)
- [119-hr-4706: Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4706)
- [119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9298)
- [119-hr-7452: Air Quality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7452)
- [119-hr-2395: SHORT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2395)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9775 (as of 2026-08-01).