United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

S 192 — Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2023

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 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. The bill provides an exception for any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the federal government or by a state or local government.

Bill Text

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The bill establishes penalties for the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 1370

    Sec. 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways (a) Definition.--In this section, the term 'interstate highway' means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23). (b) Offense.-- (1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. (2) Activities described.--The activities described in this paragraph are-- (A) deliberately delaying traffic on an interstate highway; (B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an interstate highway; or (C) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle on an interstate highway. (3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. (c) Penalties.-- (1) In general.--Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both. (2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (3) Violation resulting in death.--Any person who commits a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.

    The bill creates a new federal offense for obstructing interstate highways, detailing specific prohibited actions and penalties.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 65

    1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.

    The bill adds a new section to Chapter 65 of Title 18 to define and penalize the obstruction of interstate highways.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 192 do?
Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 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. The bill provides an exception for any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the federal government or by a state or local government.
Who sponsors S 192?
S 192 is sponsored by Cramer, Kevin (Republican) and Rubio, Marco (Republican).
What is the current status of S 192?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 192?
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