This bill would raise the penalties for attacking or damaging places of worship and facilities that only offer alternatives to abortion (often called pregnancy resource centers). It also gives victims more ways to sue for damages. If someone uses fire or explosives to destroy these buildings, the required minimum prison time would go up. The goal is to deter attacks and make it easier to hold offenders accountable. The bill amends federal criminal and civil laws to cover these locations more clearly and punish offenses more firmly.

Key points

• Who is affected: People who damage or attack places of worship and pregnancy resource centers; the staff, volunteers, and visitors at those sites; nearby communities; and law enforcement handling these cases.
• What changes: Stronger criminal penalties, added civil remedies for victims, and higher mandatory minimum prison time when fire or explosives are used against these buildings.
• When: These changes would take effect if the bill becomes law.