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To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalty enhancements for committing certain offenses while in disguise, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6054| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2018
Daniel M. Donovan

Daniel M. Donovan

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Unmasking Antifa Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for an individual, while in disguise, to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate a person: (1) who is exercising or enjoying a protected right or privilege, or (2) because the person has exercised a protected right or privilege. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both. Additionally, the bill establishes an enhanced penalty—a mandatory two-year prison term—for a person who wears a disguise during an offense involving the willful and malicious destruction of a building or property.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • June 8, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 30, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against propertyCriminal procedure and sentencing

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalty enhancements for committing certain offenses while in disguise, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6054| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2018
Unmasking Antifa Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for an individual, while in disguise, to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate a person: (1) who is exercising or enjoying a protected right or privilege, or (2) because the person has exercised a protected right or privilege. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both. Additionally, the bill establishes an enhanced penalty—a mandatory two-year prison term—for a person who wears a disguise during an offense involving the willful and malicious destruction of a building or property.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • June 8, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 30, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Daniel M. Donovan

Daniel M. Donovan

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against propertyCriminal procedure and sentencing