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18 U.S.C. 2265A: Repeat offendersText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 18-CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURECHAPTER 110A-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND STALKING

§2265A. Repeat offenders

(a)  Maximum Term of Imprisonment.⁠—The maximum term of imprisonment for a violation of this chapter after a prior domestic violence or stalking offense shall be twice the term otherwise provided under this chapter.

(b)  Definition.⁠—For purposes of this section⁠—

(1)  the term “prior domestic violence or stalking offense” means a conviction for an offense⁠—

(A)  under section 2261, 2261A, or 2262 of this chapter; or

(B)  under State or tribal law for an offense consisting of conduct that would have been an offense under a section referred to in subparagraph (A) if the conduct had occurred within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, or in interstate or foreign commerce; and

(2)  the term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

(Added Pub. L. 109–162, title I, § 115 , Jan. 5, 2006 , 119 Stat. 2988 ; amended Pub. L. 113–4, title IX, § 906(c) , Mar. 7, 2013 , 127 Stat. 125 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2013⁠—Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 113–4 inserted “or tribal” after “State”.