1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “No Leniency for Terrorists Act of 2019”.
No Leniency for Terrorists Act of 2019
A BILL
To prevent prisoners who have been convicted of terrorism related offenses from being eligible for early release, and for other purposes.
2. Early release exception
In general— Section 3624(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
in paragraph (1)—
by striking “Subject to paragraph (2)” each place it appears and inserting “Subject to paragraphs (2) and (5)” ; and
by striking “year” and inserting “year,”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(5) A prisoner may not receive credit toward service of the prisoner’s sentence for a crime under—
“(A) chapter 113b of this title; or
“(B) section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) resulting from conspiring with, providing material support or resources to, supplying services to, or otherwise aiding a foreign terrorist organization designated under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 (8 U.S.C. 1189).”
Applicability— This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to each prisoner in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons on or after the date of enactment of this Act.