HR 8757
Bricks act of 2020
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
The Blocking Rioters and Insurrectionists from our Cities to Keep us Safe Act of 2020, or the BRICKS Act, increases the penalties for rioting. Specifically, it raises the maximum prison sentence for individuals who cross state lines or use interstate routes to participate in riots from five to ten years. The bill also enhances penalties for rioting that results in serious injury, involves dangerous weapons, or includes crimes like kidnapping or sexual assault. This legislation aims to deter individuals from engaging in interstate riots and to hold those involved accountable for more serious offenses.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Ken Buck
Cosponsors
Bill Posey
Bob Gibbs
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.