SWAT Act

This bill significantly increases the penalties for individuals who communicate threats or convey false information targeting schools. It amends title 18, United States Code, to establish specific and enhanced punishments for such actions directed at educational institutions. The legislation introduces a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment , a fine, or both, for threats involving fire or explosives against schools. Similar penalties are also applied to threats communicated through the mail or interstate commerce when these threats are directed at a school. Additionally, the bill enhances penalties for conveying false information or hoaxes if the information indicates that an activity has taken, is taking, or will take place in a school. These provisions cover a wide range of educational settings, including public, private, and religious schools that provide early childhood, elementary, secondary, postsecondary, or career and technical education, as determined under State law.