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119-hr-9575119th Congress

Hold Vandals Accountable Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]

Introduced

Summary

Lowering the monetary threshold for federal damage-to-government-property offenses is the bill's focus. The bill would amend 18 U.S.C. §1361 by replacing every $1,000 reference with $500. That change broadens the statute so damage or loss valued between $500 and $999 would meet the monetary requirement for liability.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Lower criminal threshold for vandalism

This bill would replace every "$1,000" reference in 18 U.S.C. §1361 with "$500". If enacted, damage of $500 or more to government property or property under government contracts would meet the statute's monetary test. This would broaden the set of acts that could lead to federal charges or enhanced penalties. The bill does not specify an effective date.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]

TX • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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