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Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-192| Senate 
| Updated: 1/31/2023
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2023 This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for the obstruction of interstate highways. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful to knowingly engage in a listed activity with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. The listed activities are (1) deliberately delaying traffic, (2) standing or approaching a motor vehicle, or (3) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle. A violation is subject to criminal penalties. The bill provides an exception for any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the federal government or by a state or local government.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4825
Safe Passage on Interstates Act
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 31, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 14, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-7349
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4825
    Safe Passage on Interstates Act


  • January 31, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 31, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 14, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-7349
    Introduced in House

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7349: Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2024
Criminal procedure and sentencingFirst responders and emergency personnelMotor vehiclesRoads and highwaysTransportation safety and security

Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-192| Senate 
| Updated: 1/31/2023
Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2023 This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for the obstruction of interstate highways. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful to knowingly engage in a listed activity with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. The listed activities are (1) deliberately delaying traffic, (2) standing or approaching a motor vehicle, or (3) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle. A violation is subject to criminal penalties. The bill provides an exception for any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the federal government or by a state or local government.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4825
Safe Passage on Interstates Act
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 31, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 14, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-7349
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4825
    Safe Passage on Interstates Act


  • January 31, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 31, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 14, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-7349
    Introduced in House
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7349: Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal procedure and sentencingFirst responders and emergency personnelMotor vehiclesRoads and highwaysTransportation safety and security