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To amend title 18, United States, to include property damage in acts that constitute domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill amends federal law to expand the definition of domestic terrorism under title 18 of the United States Code. Currently, the definition covers acts that are dangerous to human life; the bill would broaden it to also include acts that cause significant property damage. The expanded definition would apply only to acts that obstruct or impede law enforcement officers, first responders, or persons seeking medical attention in carrying out their duties or receiving care.
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Sponsor (1)
2 cosponsors
- Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX)
- Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R-TN)
Actions (2)
- May 15, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · house
- May 15, 2026 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 15, 2026
Mr. McGuire (for himself, Mr. Hunt, and Mr. Van Epps) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend title 18, United States, to include property damage in acts that constitute domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Federal Accountability for Felony Obstruction Act” or the “FAFO Act”.
SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF PROPERTY DAMAGE IN DEFINITION OF DOMESTIC TERRORISM.
Section 2331(5)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“(A) involve acts that—
“(i) are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State, and that are dangerous to human life or are likely to cause significant damage to property; and
“(ii) that obstruct or impede—
“(I) a law enforcement officer or a first responder in carrying out their duties; or
“(II) a person seeking medical attention;”. <all>
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