This legislative proposal, titled the "Safe and Open Streets Act," seeks to amend Title 18 of the United States Code by creating a new federal criminal offense. Specifically, it targets individuals who purposely obstruct, delay, or affect commerce or the movement of goods by blocking public roads or highways, including attempts or conspiracies to do so. The bill introduces a new subsection within Section 1951 of Title 18, making such actions unlawful. Violators of this provision would be subject to a criminal penalty , which includes a fine, imprisonment for up to 5 years , or both. Additionally, the legislation includes several conforming amendments to other sections of Title 5 and Title 18, updating cross-references and section headings to reflect the new crime of interference with commerce by blocking public roads.