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National Guard Protective Zone Act

USA119th CongressHR-7898| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
Sheri Biggs

Sheri Biggs

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the National Guard Protective Zone Act , aims to establish criminal penalties for individuals who interfere with members of the National Guard during their authorized deployments. It defines a "posted protective zone" as an area with a perimeter of no more than 15 feet around a National Guard member, which must be clearly marked by verbal warning, visible signage, barricade tape, or other reasonable means. Under this Act, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly enter or remain within such a posted protective zone with the intent to impede, intimidate, or interfere with the official duties of a National Guard member. Violators face penalties including fines and imprisonment for up to one year, with an aggravated penalty of up to five years imprisonment if the offense involves physical contact, throwing an object at, or spitting on a National Guard member. The bill also clarifies that it does not prohibit First Amendment-protected activities conducted outside these designated protective zones.
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Timeline
Dec 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3558
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3558
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Related Bills

  • S 119-3558: National Guard Protective Zone Act

National Guard Protective Zone Act

USA119th CongressHR-7898| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
This bill, known as the National Guard Protective Zone Act , aims to establish criminal penalties for individuals who interfere with members of the National Guard during their authorized deployments. It defines a "posted protective zone" as an area with a perimeter of no more than 15 feet around a National Guard member, which must be clearly marked by verbal warning, visible signage, barricade tape, or other reasonable means. Under this Act, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly enter or remain within such a posted protective zone with the intent to impede, intimidate, or interfere with the official duties of a National Guard member. Violators face penalties including fines and imprisonment for up to one year, with an aggravated penalty of up to five years imprisonment if the offense involves physical contact, throwing an object at, or spitting on a National Guard member. The bill also clarifies that it does not prohibit First Amendment-protected activities conducted outside these designated protective zones.
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Timeline
Dec 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3558
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3558
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sheri Biggs

Sheri Biggs

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Related Bills

  • S 119-3558: National Guard Protective Zone Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted