HR7898Referred to Committee

National Guard Protective Zone Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
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2026-03-12
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Sheri Biggs
Sheri Biggs
Republican · SC · Representative
Votes with party: 91.7% (554 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-12

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would likely establish special legal protections or designated zones where the National Guard operates, potentially giving them expanded authority or immunity in certain law enforcement situations. This could affect how National Guard members are prosecuted or held accountable when they use force during domestic operations, as well as how civilians in those zones interact with military personnel. The proposal is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee.

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7898 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7898 To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for interfering with National Guard protective zones. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2026 Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina (for herself, Mr. DesJarlais, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, and Mr. Moore of Alabama) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for interfering with National Guard protective zones. 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 ``National Guard Protective Zone Act''. SEC. 2. INTERFERENCE WITH NATIONAL GUARD PROTECTIVE ZONE. (a) In General.--Chapter 67 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1390. Interference with National Guard protective zone ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `posted protective zone' means an area around a member of the National Guard-- ``(1) the perimeter of which is not more than 15 feet from the member; and ``(2) that is marked by a verbal warning, visible signage, barricade tape, or other reasonable means. ``(b) Offense.--It shall be unlawful, during a deployment authorized under chapter 15 of title 10 or under title 32, for any person to knowingly enter or remain within a posted protective zone with the intent to impede, intimidate, or interfere with the official duties of a member of the National Guard who is within the posted protective zone. ``(c) Penalties.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. ``(2) Aggravated penalty.--If, in the course of committing a violation of subsection (b), a person makes physical contact with, throws an object at, or spits on the member of the National Guard, the maximum term of imprisonment under paragraph (1) shall be 5 years. ``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit activity protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States that is conducted outside a posted protective zone.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 67 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1390. Interference with National Guard protective zone.''. <all>
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