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

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.