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Violent Insurrection

Unlawfully entering specific government buildings (U.S. Capitol, White House, or Supreme Court) and then engaging in violence, threatening violence, obstructing official duties (like certifying election results), or damaging property, especially if these actions are related to election outcomes.

Recidivist Enhancement

An increase in a criminal penalty for a person who commits a new crime after having been previously convicted of a similar crime; it's about getting a tougher sentence for being a repeat offender.

Underlying Federal Crime

The main federal crime for which a person is currently being sentenced, before any additional penalties are added due to factors like prior convictions.

Official Proceeding

Any formal government action or event, such as the certification of electoral votes by Congress, where official business is conducted.

Pattern of Anti-Democratic Conduct

A repeated or series of actions that undermine democratic institutions, constitutional order, or government functions, as defined by the bill and associated legal statutes.

Seditious Conspiracy

A crime where two or more people conspire to overthrow, put down, or destroy by force the government of the United States, or to levy war against it, or to oppose by force its authority.