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SWAT Act

USA119th CongressHR-5590| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Don Bacon (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7798
SWAT Act of 2024
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 9, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3810
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7798
    SWAT Act of 2024


  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 9, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3810
    Introduced in Senate

Crime and Law Enforcement

SWAT Act

USA119th CongressHR-5590| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7798
SWAT Act of 2024
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 9, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3810
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7798
    SWAT Act of 2024


  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 9, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3810
    Introduced in Senate
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Don Bacon (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted