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
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
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
Bill Hagerty
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
Markwayne Mullin
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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