National Guard Protective Zone Act
Sponsored By: Representative Biggs (SC)
Introduced
Summary
Creates a federal crime banning entry into a posted protective zone around National Guard members during certain deployments. It would make it unlawful to knowingly enter or remain within a marked area of up to 15 feet with intent to impede, intimidate, or interfere with a National Guard member's duties.
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- National Guard members: Would gain a specific criminal protection intended to deter close-range interference during deployments authorized under chapter 15 of title 10 or under title 32.
- People who enter a posted protective zone: Could be fined or jailed for up to 1 year for a knowing violation. Aggravated acts like physical contact, throwing an object, or spitting carry a maximum prison term of up to 5 years.
- Protesters and bystanders: First Amendment activities are preserved when conducted outside a posted protective zone. A zone must be marked by a verbal warning, visible signage, barricade tape, or other reasonable means.
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New crime near National Guard
If enacted, this bill would create a federal crime for entering or staying in a posted protective zone. A posted protective zone would be marked by a verbal warning, sign, barricade tape, or other reasonable means. The zone would extend no more than 15 feet from the Guard member. It would apply during deployments under chapter 15 of title 10 or under title 32. To be a crime, a person would have to knowingly enter or remain in the zone. They also would have to intend to impede, intimidate, or interfere with the member's official duties. Penalties would include a fine, up to 1 year in prison, or both. If the person makes physical contact, throws an object, or spits on the member, prison could be up to 5 years. The bill would not restrict First Amendment activity conducted outside a posted protective zone.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Biggs (SC)
SC • R
Cosponsors
DesJarlais
TN • R
Sponsored 3/12/2026
Higgins (LA)
LA • R
Sponsored 3/12/2026
Moore (AL)
AL • R
Sponsored 3/12/2026
Allen
GA • R
Sponsored 3/16/2026
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