To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalties for terrorists

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 24Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

**Bill Summary: HR 8040** **What it does:** This bill would increase criminal penalties under federal law for people convicted of terrorism-related offenses. **Who it affects:** - Individuals charged with or convicted of federal terrorism crimes - The federal court system that handles these cases - Law enforcement agencies investigating terrorism **What would change:** If passed, people found guilty of terrorism offenses would face longer prison sentences, higher fines, or both compared to current law. The specific penalties would depend on the final language of the bill. **Current status:** The bill is in committee, meaning it's being reviewed by relevant House committees before any potential vote. It has not been voted on by the full House of Representatives or sent to the Senate. **Note:** The exact details of which penalties would increase and by how much are not specified in this summary, as those details would be in the full bill text.

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