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- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-Ohio-6]
- Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-Tennessee-7]
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-Iowa-1]
- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-California-5]
- Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-Utah-4]
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-Oklahoma-5]
- Rep. Guest, Michael [R-Mississippi-3]
- Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-Ohio-2]
- Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-California-41]
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-Texas-14]
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-Indiana-2]
- Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-Florida-16]
- Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-Alabama-5]
- Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-Arizona-8]
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-Ohio-8]
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-Texas-22]
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-Texas-26]
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-Texas-11]
- Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-New York-11]
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This bill would make it a federal crime to intentionally block or interfere with traffic on interstate highways. It targets people who knowingly try to stop normal travel on the Interstate System, such as by delaying traffic on purpose, standing near vehicles in a dangerous way, or otherwise putting moving vehicles at risk. The bill also sets tougher penalties if someone blocks an emergency vehicle or if the obstruction leads to someone’s death. It would not apply to lawful activities carried out or approved by federal, state, or local government.
- It creates a new federal offense for intentionally obstructing interstate highways.
- The bill covers actions like deliberately delaying traffic, approaching vehicles on the highway, or creating danger for moving vehicles.
- Most violations could lead to a fine of up to $10,000, up to 15 years in prison, or both.
- If an emergency vehicle is blocked, the penalty could rise to a fine of up to $15,000, up to 20 years in prison, or both. If the obstruction causes a death, the punishment could be any term of years or life in prison.
Official Summaries
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.
Current Full Text
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1057 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1057
To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the
Interstate System.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 6, 2025
Mr. Collins (for himself, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Green of Tennessee, Mrs.
Miller-Meeks, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Owens, Mrs. Bice, and Mr. Guest)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
the Judiciary
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A BILL
To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the
Interstate System.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act of
2025''.
SEC. 2. OBSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways
``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `interstate highway'
means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a)
of title 23).
``(b) Offense.--
``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage
in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate
highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and
normal use of the interstate highway.
``(2) Activities described.--The activities described in
this paragraph are--
``(A) deliberately delaying traffic on an
interstate highway;
``(B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an
interstate highway; or
``(C) endangering the safe movement of a motor
vehicle on an interstate highway.
``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any
lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a
State, or a political subdivision of a State.
``(c) Penalties.--
``(1) In general.--Any person who violates subsection (b)
shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more
than 15 years, or both.
``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in
the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the
passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in
section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any
successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000,
imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both.
``(3) Violation resulting in death.--Any person who commits
a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any
other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount
under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for
any term of years or for life, or both.''.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for
chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the
end the following:
``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''.
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