Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025
119-HR-1057119th CongressIntroduced Feb 6, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
Market Probability
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10](R-GA-10)19 cosponsors
Summary
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.
Subjects
Criminal procedure and sentencingFirst responders and emergency personnelMotor vehiclesRoads and highwaysTransportation safety and security
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 6, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025Library of Congress