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Halo Act

USA119th CongressHR-7846| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (4)
Barry Moore (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Halo Act," aims to establish a new criminal penalty for individuals who obstruct federal immigration enforcement activities. It amends title 18 of the United States Code to make it unlawful for a person to knowingly approach or remain within 25 feet of a federal immigration enforcement officer after receiving a verbal warning, if their intent is to impede, threaten, or harass the officer. The legislation defines a "Federal immigration enforcement officer" as any authorized officer, agent, or employee involved in the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of federal immigration law violations. It also defines "harass" as knowingly engaging in a course of conduct that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose. Violators of this new offense face significant penalties, including fines, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.
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Timeline
Nov 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3179
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3179
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-3179: Halo Act

Halo Act

USA119th CongressHR-7846| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
This bill, known as the "Halo Act," aims to establish a new criminal penalty for individuals who obstruct federal immigration enforcement activities. It amends title 18 of the United States Code to make it unlawful for a person to knowingly approach or remain within 25 feet of a federal immigration enforcement officer after receiving a verbal warning, if their intent is to impede, threaten, or harass the officer. The legislation defines a "Federal immigration enforcement officer" as any authorized officer, agent, or employee involved in the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of federal immigration law violations. It also defines "harass" as knowingly engaging in a course of conduct that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose. Violators of this new offense face significant penalties, including fines, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.
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Timeline
Nov 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3179
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3179
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (4)
Barry Moore (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-3179: Halo Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted