Bills · HR 1057
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1057First responders and emergency personnelMotor vehicles
Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION FEB 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it changes how certain forms of protest and disruption are handled, particularly those that impact major transportation arteries. If passed, it could deter individuals from using interstate highways as a venue for demonstrations that involve stopping or slowing traffic, potentially reducing traffic delays and improving safety for drivers and emergency vehicles.
Without this bill, intentional obstruction of interstates might be handled under varying state or local laws, which could have different definitions and penalties. By creating a federal law, it establishes a uniform national standard and federal jurisdiction for such offenses, potentially leading to more consistent enforcement and higher penalties than some existing local laws. Voters should care because it impacts both the right to protest and the ability to travel freely and safely on national roadways.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Makes it a federal crime to knowingly obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of an interstate highway with intent to obstruct.
This provision creates a new federal criminal offense specifically targeting intentional obstruction of major roadways.
PROVISION 02
Defines obstructing activities to include deliberately delaying traffic, standing near or approaching a vehicle, or endangering safe movement on an interstate.
This clarifies the specific actions that would be considered illegal under the new federal law.
PROVISION 03
Establishes penalties of up to $10,000 fine and/or 15 years imprisonment for general obstruction, with increased penalties for obstructing emergency vehicles.
These penalties are substantial and aim to deter individuals from engaging in obstructive activities on interstates.
PROVISION 04
Imposes severe penalties, including potential life imprisonment, if a violation of the obstruction law results in someone's death.
This provision addresses the most tragic potential outcome of interstate obstruction with the harshest possible punishment.
PROVISION 05
Includes an exception for lawful activities authorized by federal, state, or local governments.
This ensures that authorized road work, law enforcement activities, or other official uses are not criminalized.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 19
R· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
16
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 19 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 6
Introduced in House
FEB 6
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1057
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionFeb 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
House BillHR 1057First responders and emergency personnelMotor vehicles
Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
19
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
