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FAFO Act

USA119th CongressHR-8843| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2026
John J. McGuire

John J. McGuire

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Matt Van Epps (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend Title 18 of the United States Code, with the primary purpose of broadening the existing definition of domestic terrorism. The amendment specifically targets Section 2331(5)(A), which outlines the criteria for such acts. Under the proposed changes, domestic terrorism would encompass acts that are violations of federal or state criminal laws. These acts must either be dangerous to human life or be likely to cause significant damage to property . Furthermore, the acts must also serve to obstruct or impede a law enforcement officer or first responder in their official duties, or a person attempting to seek medical attention.
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Timeline
May 15, 2026
Introduced in House
May 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

FAFO Act

USA119th CongressHR-8843| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2026
This bill proposes to amend Title 18 of the United States Code, with the primary purpose of broadening the existing definition of domestic terrorism. The amendment specifically targets Section 2331(5)(A), which outlines the criteria for such acts. Under the proposed changes, domestic terrorism would encompass acts that are violations of federal or state criminal laws. These acts must either be dangerous to human life or be likely to cause significant damage to property . Furthermore, the acts must also serve to obstruct or impede a law enforcement officer or first responder in their official duties, or a person attempting to seek medical attention.
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Timeline
May 15, 2026
Introduced in House
May 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
John J. McGuire

John J. McGuire

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Matt Van Epps (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted