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

USA119th CongressS-2376| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (11)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to broaden the application of federal racketeering laws by designating rioting as a predicate offense. It specifically amends Section 1961(1) of title 18, United States Code , to include Section 2101 (relating to riots) within the definition of "racketeering activity." By incorporating rioting into this definition, the bill would empower federal prosecutors to employ the robust investigative tools and severe penalties of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act against individuals or groups involved in riotous conduct. This expansion could result in more stringent legal consequences and enhanced federal intervention for organized or sustained riot-related activities.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4620
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4620
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4620: To amend title 18, United States Code, to include rioting in the definition of racketeering activity.

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

USA119th CongressS-2376| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
This legislative proposal seeks to broaden the application of federal racketeering laws by designating rioting as a predicate offense. It specifically amends Section 1961(1) of title 18, United States Code , to include Section 2101 (relating to riots) within the definition of "racketeering activity." By incorporating rioting into this definition, the bill would empower federal prosecutors to employ the robust investigative tools and severe penalties of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act against individuals or groups involved in riotous conduct. This expansion could result in more stringent legal consequences and enhanced federal intervention for organized or sustained riot-related activities.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4620
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4620
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (11)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4620: To amend title 18, United States Code, to include rioting in the definition of racketeering activity.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted