119 HR 9775 IH: Concealed Crime Prevention Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9775IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 20, 2026Mr. Burchett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformA BILLTo provide for enhanced penalties for wearing a ski mask while committing a criminal offense in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Concealed Crime Prevention Act.

2.

Enhanced penalty for wearing ski mask during the commission of criminal offense in District of Columbia

(a)

In general

Title II of the District of Columbia Theft and White Collar Crime Act of 1982 (sec. 22–3601 et seq., D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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Enhanced penalty for wearing ski mask during the commission of criminal offense

(a)

In general

A person who wears a ski mask during the commission of criminal offense in the District of Columbia shall be subject to the following enhanced penalties in addition to any other applicable sentence for such offense: (1)With respect to a misdemeanor, a term of imprisonment of not less than 6 months, which shall run consecutively with any other term of imprisonment imposed for such offense. (2)With respect to a felony, a term of imprisonment of not less than 2 years, which shall run consecutively with any other term of imprisonment imposed for such offense. (b)

Ski mask defined

In this section, the term ski mask— (1)means a balaclava or similar head covering which is worn in such a manner that only the eyes, nose, and mouth are exposed and the identity of the wearer is concealed; and (2)excludes religious headwear.

. (b)

Applicability

This Act, and the amendment made by this Act, shall apply with respect to a criminal offense committed in the District of Columbia on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.