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This bill, known as the "End Domestic Terrorism Act," proposes significant changes to federal law regarding mass killings involving machineguns and certain semiautomatic weapons. The legislation creates a new criminal offense that would impose severe penalties (imprisonment for any term of years or life) for individuals who kill three or more people in a single incident using specified weapons at locations like schools, places of worship, government buildings, entertainment venues, retail locations, and other public spaces. The bill provides a detailed definition of "covered semiautomatic weapons," which includes specific types of rifles and shotguns with features like detachable magazines, pistol grips, and other modifications that could enhance the weapon's capabilities. Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to Congress detailing cases filed under the new statute, including demographic information about the individuals charged and specifics about the offenses. The legislation also mandates a public reporting requirement within 180 days of filing charges, which would include information about the incident's impact, such as the number of people present, total government expenses in response, lost business revenue, and victim assistance amounts. By creating these new provisions, the bill aims to provide increased legal tools to prosecute and deter mass killings involving specific types of firearms.

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