HR4620119th Congress

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

Sponsored By: Representative Van Duyne

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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.

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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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

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Nehls

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/22/2025

  • Fallon

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/23/2025

  • Carter (GA)

    GA • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Meuser

    PA • R

    Sponsored 9/2/2025

  • Harrigan

    NC • R

    Sponsored 10/17/2025

  • Roy

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/21/2025

  • Langworthy

    NY • R

    Sponsored 11/17/2025

  • Jack

    GA • R

    Sponsored 1/22/2026

  • Brecheen

    OK • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Ogles

    TN • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Moore (AL)

    AL • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Donalds

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Alford

    MO • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Higgins (LA)

    LA • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Guest

    MS • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • McCormick

    GA • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Mace

    SC • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Harshbarger

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Hunt

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Self

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • McGuire

    VA • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Clyde

    GA • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • DesJarlais

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Gosar

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Davidson

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Kennedy (UT)

    UT • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Miller (IL)

    IL • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Barr

    KY • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Latta

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Knott

    NC • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Biggs (SC)

    SC • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Boebert

    CO • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • McDowell

    NC • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Norman

    SC • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Rulli

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Onder

    MO • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Rose

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Bilirakis

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Cloud

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Strong

    AL • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Cline

    VA • R

    Sponsored 2/5/2026

  • Kustoff

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/5/2026

  • Patronis

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Harris (NC)

    NC • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Pfluger

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Gill (TX)

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Franklin, Scott

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Stutzman

    IN • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Kelly (PA)

    PA • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Grothman

    WI • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Collins

    GA • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

  • Crenshaw

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/13/2026

  • Van Epps

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/17/2026

  • Jackson (TX)

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/17/2026

  • Moran

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/23/2026

  • Van Orden

    WI • R

    Sponsored 2/23/2026

  • Gooden

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/23/2026

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