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118th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement

S. 192: Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2023

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 31, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Jan 31, 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.

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The bill provides an exception for any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the federal government or by a state or local government.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. Jan 31, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio.
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  1. Jan 31, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Jan 31, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.