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SENATE 192118th CongressSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1496; text: CR S1514)

A resolution recognizing April 30, 2023, as "El Dia de los Ninos-Celebrating Young Americans".

Last Action
5/3/2023

Actions

  • 2023-01-31Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2023-01-31Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-01-31 (00)

Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2023

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 (1)

  • Kevin Cramer (R-ND)

Subjects

  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • First responders and emergency personnel
  • Motor vehicles
  • Roads and highways
  • Transportation safety and security
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