Stop Funding Rioters Act

Stop Funding Rioters Act

This bill makes a person convicted of an offense relating to the assault of a law enforcement officer or a person convicted of a felony in connection with a riot that results in the destruction of a small business ineligible for any assistance or program administered by the Small Business Administration.

Bill 117 HR 6653, also known as the Stop Funding Rioters Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preventing federal funds from being used to support individuals or groups engaged in rioting or violent protests.

The bill specifically targets organizations that have been identified as participating in or inciting riots, such as Antifa or other extremist groups. It seeks to cut off any federal funding that these groups may receive, including grants, contracts, or other forms of financial assistance.

Additionally, the Stop Funding Rioters Act includes provisions for the Department of Justice to create a list of organizations that have been involved in violent protests, and for federal agencies to ensure that they are not providing any financial support to these groups. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to support criminal activity and to maintain law and order in the country. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential for the legislation to infringe on free speech rights and to unfairly target certain groups. Overall, the Stop Funding Rioters Act is a controversial piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of rioting and violent protests by cutting off federal funding to organizations engaged in such activities. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through Congress and what impact it may have on the ongoing debate surrounding protests and civil unrest in the United States.