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119-hr-7846119th Congress

Halo Act

Sponsored By: Representative Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

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Summary

Creates a new federal crime for obstructing immigration enforcement. The Halo Act would define "federal immigration enforcement officer" and "harass" and bar knowingly approaching or remaining within 25 feet after a verbal warning with the intent to impede, threaten, or harass.

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  • Federal immigration enforcement officers: Would have a specific federal offense to charge people who ignore a verbal warning and approach within 25 feet to impede, threaten, or harass.
  • Members of the public and protesters: Could face fines under Title 18, imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both if they knowingly violate a warning and engage in conduct that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose.

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New criminal ban on approaching immigration officers

If enacted, this bill would make it a federal crime to ignore a verbal warning not to approach from a federal immigration enforcement officer. The warning must come from someone you knew or reasonably should have known was a U.S. officer doing a lawful immigration-enforcement duty. After that warning, knowingly approaching or staying within 25 feet with the intent to impede the officer, threaten physical harm, or harass them would be prohibited. The bill defines "harass" as knowingly engaging in conduct that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose. Penalties would include a fine, up to 5 years in prison, or both. It would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

OH • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 3/5/2026

  • Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 3/5/2026

  • Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/5/2026

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/26/2026

  • Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 5/11/2026

  • Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 5/12/2026

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/13/2026

Roll Call Votes

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