FAFO Act
Sponsored By: Representative McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]
Introduced
Summary
Expands the federal definition of domestic terrorism by adding unlawful acts that are dangerous to life or likely to cause significant property damage when they also obstruct law enforcement, first responders, or a person seeking medical attention.
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- People who damage property and also obstruct officers or first responders can be classified as domestic terrorists under the federal statute if their actions meet the lawfulness and danger thresholds.
- Interfering with someone seeking medical attention is explicitly covered when the act is unlawful and threatens life or significant property damage.
- The change is definitional only; the text does not specify new penalties, funding, or changes to enforcement authorities.
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Expanded domestic terrorism definition
If enacted, this bill would expand the federal definition of "domestic terrorism." It would count an act only if it (1) breaks a federal or State criminal law and is dangerous to human life or likely to cause significant property damage, and (2) obstructs or impedes a law enforcement officer or first responder carrying out duties, or a person seeking medical attention. Both conditions would have to be met for the act to qualify. If so, federal authorities could treat the person as a domestic terrorist. The change would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]
VA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
TX • R
Sponsored 5/15/2026
Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7]
TN • R
Sponsored 5/15/2026
Roll Call Votes
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