To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires obstruction of interstate highways Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: In this section, the term interstate highway means a highway on the Interstate and requires obstruction of interstate highways. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, exemptions, and delegation of rulemaking. The main policy areas are Transportation and Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens, and Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires obstruction of interstate highways Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: In this section, the term interstate highway means a highway on the Interstate...
- Requires obstruction of interstate highways.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires obstruction of interstate highways Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: In this section, the term interstate highway means a highway on the Interstate and requires obstruction of interstate highways.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
The bill requires obstruction of interstate highways Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: In this section, the term interstate highway means a highway on the Interstate and requires obstruction of interstate highways.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Marco Rubio
R-FL | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Cramer) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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