HR8843Referred to Committee

FAFO Act

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Introduced
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-15
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John J. McGuire III
John J. McGuire III
Republican · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 94.3% (600 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-15

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would expand the federal definition of domestic terrorism to include acts that damage property, not just those that harm or kill people. Currently, federal law focuses on violence against individuals when defining domestic terrorism, but this change would allow property destruction to be prosecuted under domestic terrorism charges if it's intended to intimidate or coerce civilians or influence government policy. This could affect how law enforcement investigates and prosecutes incidents involving property damage during protests or other activities.

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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. 8843 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8843 To amend title 18, United States, to include property damage in acts that constitute domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ 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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