# 119-hr-7898: National Guard Protective Zone Act

119-hr-7898, National Guard Protective Zone Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7898
- Congress: 119
- Title: National Guard Protective Zone Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-12
- Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] (R-TN), 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA), 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-GA), 2026-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New crime near National Guard: mixed, low. 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 dur…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-7898 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7898)

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- [119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-987)
- [119-hr-925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-925)
- [119-hr-2853: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2853)
- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
- [119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-703)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7898 (as of 2026-04-21).