119th Congress · introduced in the House · Feb 6, 2025
Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025
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Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Feb 6, 2025)
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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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