Violent Insurrection Recidivist Enhancement Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jan 6, 2026
What it does
The Violent Insurrection Recidivist Enhancement Act of 2026 would impose enhanced prison sentences on individuals convicted of a violent insurrection who have a prior conviction for such conduct, with additional terms ranging from up to 4 years to life imprisonment depending on the severity of the underlying offense and whether it involved violence against officials, damage to federal property, or obstruction of proceedings. The bill defines violent insurrection to include unlawful entry, violence, threats, property damage, or obstruction related to the Capitol, White House, or Supreme Court in response to election results, and applies regardless of whether prior convictions were pardoned…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.