Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025
Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would create a new federal crime for blocking or obstructing interstate highways. It would make it illegal to knowingly interfere with normal traffic flow through activities like deliberately delaying traffic, standing near or approaching vehicles, or endangering vehicle safety. People convicted of violating this law would face criminal penalties.
The bill carves out an exception for authorized government activities, such as law enforcement operations or official road work. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill would primarily affect protesters and activists who stage demonstrations on interstates, as well as anyone else who intentionally blocks highway traffic. It also protects emergency responders and transportation safety by establishing federal criminal penalties for highway obstruction. Currently, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025This 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.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.