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HR1057119th Congress

Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a new federal crime for obstructing interstate highways. It would make knowingly delaying traffic, standing by or approaching vehicles, or otherwise endangering vehicle movement on the Interstate System a federal offense with specified fines and prison terms, and tougher penalties for blocking emergency vehicles or causing death.

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  • Drivers and commuters — Travel disruptions on Interstates could trigger federal criminal charges, increasing legal risk for people who block or delay traffic.
  • Protesters and organizers — Intentional obstruction or standing on Interstates would be punishable, with penalties that can include fines up to $10,000 and prison up to 15 years. The law excepts lawful activity by the federal government, a State, or a political subdivision of a State.
  • Emergency responders — Knowingly obstructing an authorized emergency vehicle carries higher penalties, up to $15,000 and 20 years in prison.
  • Criminal defendants and courts — If an obstruction results in death, offenders face fines consistent with the statute and imprisonment for any term of years or for life.

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Criminal penalties for blocking interstates

This bill would create a federal crime for knowingly doing things on Interstate highways with the intent to block normal travel. It would ban deliberately slowing traffic, standing or walking up to a car on an Interstate, or other acts that endanger safe driving. A violation could bring a fine up to $10,000, up to 15 years in prison, or both. If someone knowingly blocks an authorized emergency vehicle, penalties could rise to a fine up to $15,000 and up to 20 years in prison. If the conduct causes a death, a court could impose any prison term, up to life, plus a fine. Lawful work by federal, state, or local government would not be covered.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

GA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/6/2025

  • Green (TN)

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/6/2025

  • Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 2/6/2025

  • Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 2/6/2025

  • Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 2/6/2025

  • Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 2/6/2025

  • Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 2/6/2025

  • Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/7/2025

  • Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 2/12/2025

  • Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/12/2025

  • Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 2/12/2025

  • Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 6/10/2025

  • Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 6/10/2025

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/11/2025

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/23/2025

  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/17/2025

  • Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 10/14/2025

Roll Call Votes

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