Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2023

Summary

Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2023 This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for the obstruction of interstate highways. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful to knowingly engage in a listed activity with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. The listed activities are (1) deliberately delaying traffic, (2) standing or approaching a motor vehicle, or (3) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle. A violation is subject to criminal penalties. The bill provides an exception for any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the federal government or by a state or local government.

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Timeline

1. 31 January 2023

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 January 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 31 January 2023 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 January 2023

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 January 2023

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 31 January 2023

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Sponsors

• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Kevin Cramer · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2024