# 119-s-3089: STOP Act

119-s-3089, STOP Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3089
- Congress: 119
- Title: STOP Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-10-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Creates a new federal crime for barricading during attempts to evade federal arrest.** The STOP Act would define "barricade" as taking a position that prevents immediate access and refusing orders to exit when a person knows or reasonably should know a federal officer is trying to apprehend them. It would also criminalize aiding or attempting to aid another person in such barricading. - Federal law enforcement: Gives prosecutors a specific federal statute to charge people who physically block officers trying to make an arrest. - People who barricade or help them: Face fines and up to 3 years in prison for a basic violation, and up to 5 years if the act causes or risks serious physical harm, involves a claimed deadly weapon, or traps a third party. - Bystanders and civilians: Triggers higher penalties when a third party is present and cannot immediately and safely leave, reflecting added risk to nonparticipants.

## Provisions PRIA read

- New federal crime for barricading: cost, low. If enacted, this bill would create a new federal crime for barricading during arrest evasion. It would apply when you block officers and refuse orders while forcibly resisting a federal officer. The bill defines federal law enforcement by citing 18 U.S.C. §115. Helping or attempting to help someone…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-5616: ADAPT Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-3089 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3089)

## Related
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-5616: ADAPT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5616)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3903)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3089 (as of 2026-08-11).