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119-s-3179119th Congress

Halo Act

Sponsored By: Senator Moody, Ashley [R-FL]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would create a federal crime for obstructing immigration enforcement by making it illegal to approach or remain within 25 feet of a federal immigration enforcement officer after a verbal warning. It defines "Federal immigration enforcement officer" and "harass" and makes it unlawful to knowingly violate such a warning with the intent to impede, threaten, or cause substantial emotional distress to an officer performing lawful duties. Penalties include a fine, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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New penalties for approaching immigration officers

This bill would create a new federal crime for people who ignore a verbal warning and knowingly come within 25 feet of a federal immigration enforcement officer. It would apply only when the officer is performing a lawful duty. It would be illegal if you approach with intent to block the officer, threaten physical harm, or harass the officer. "Harass" would mean a course of conduct that knowingly causes substantial emotional distress and has no legitimate purpose. A conviction could lead to a fine, up to 5 years in prison, or both.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moody, Ashley [R-FL]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 12/2/2025

  • Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 12/3/2025

  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 12/3/2025

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 12/10/2025

  • Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

  • Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 1/12/2026

  • Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 1/12/2026

  • Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 1/13/2026

  • Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 1/15/2026

  • Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 1/15/2026

  • Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 1/27/2026

  • Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 4/28/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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