Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025
- Last Action
- 2/6/2025
Actions
- 2025-02-06Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-02-06Introduced in House
- 2025-02-06Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-02-06 (00)
Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025
This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for the obstruction of interstate highways.
Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful to knowingly engage in a listed activity with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. The listed activities are (1) deliberately delaying traffic, (2) standing or approaching a motor vehicle, or (3) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle.
A violation is subject to criminal penalties.
The bill provides an exception for any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the federal government or by a state or local government.
Cosponsors (19)
- Michael Rulli (R-OH)
- Mark Green (R-TN)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
- Tom McClintock (R-CA)
- Burgess Owens (R-UT)
- Stephanie Bice (R-OK)
- Michael Guest (R-MS)
- David Taylor (R-OH)
- Ken Calvert (R-CA)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Rudy Yakym (R-IN)
- Vern Buchanan (R-FL)
- Dale Strong (R-AL)
- Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ)
- Warren Davidson (R-OH)
- Troy Nehls (R-TX)
- Brandon Gill (R-TX)
- August Pfluger (R-TX)
- Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)
Subjects
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Motor vehicles
- Roads and highways
- Transportation safety and security
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