HR 4053
Stop Funding Rioters Act
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Bill overview
This bill, titled the Stop Funding Rioters Act, aims to prevent individuals convicted of specific felonies from receiving assistance or participating in programs offered by the Small Business Administration. Specifically, it prohibits individuals convicted of assault on a law enforcement officer or felony actions during a riot that resulted in the destruction of a small business from accessing SBA resources. The bill seeks to limit support for those involved in destructive and potentially violent incidents against small businesses.
Key provisions
- Prohibits individuals convicted of assault on a law enforcement officer from receiving SBA assistance.
- Prohibits individuals convicted of felony actions during a riot resulting in small business destruction from receiving SBA assistance.
- Applies to all programs administered by the Small Business Administration.
- Defines ‘riot’ as an event resulting in the destruction of a small business.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of felonies
- Small business owners
- Law enforcement officers
- The Small Business Administration
Notable changes
- Creates a specific restriction on SBA assistance for individuals convicted of riot-related felony offenses.
- Expands the definition of a ‘riot’ to include destruction of small businesses.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 4053
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To prohibit participation of persons convicted of certain felonies in programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Stop Funding Rioters Act
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No person convicted of an offense relating to a misdemeanor or felony assault of a law enforcement officer, or convicted of a felony for actions during or in connection with a riot that resulted in the destruction of a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)), shall be eligible to receive any assistance from or through, or participate in, any program administered by the Small Business Administration.