Introduced in House — H.R. 9775

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 9775

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 20, 2026

Mr. Burchett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

A BILL

To provide for enhanced penalties for wearing a ski mask while committing a criminal offense in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Section 1. Short title

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

Sec. 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:

206. 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.