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HR8843119th Congress

FAFO Act

Sponsored By: Representative McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would broaden the federal definition of domestic terrorism to include property-damage acts that obstruct law enforcement, first responders, or people seeking medical attention. It targets acts that violate state or federal criminal law and pose a danger to human life or a high risk of significant property damage.

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  • People who damage property while impeding emergency response could be charged under federal domestic terrorism rules if the acts meet the bill's two-part test.
  • Law enforcement and first responders would be explicitly covered when property damage interferes with their duties or with people seeking medical care.
  • Prosecutors would have broader grounds to pursue domestic terrorism-related charges in cases involving obstructive property damage.

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Property damage can be domestic terrorism

This bill would change the federal definition of "domestic terrorism" to cover some property-damage acts. It would apply when an act (1) breaks 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, a first responder doing their job, or a person seeking medical attention. If enacted, prosecutors would be able to use domestic-terrorism statutes in more cases that damage property and block emergency or medical responders. The bill text does not set new penalties, funding, or an effective date.

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

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