Federal Halo Act

This bill would create a new federal crime for approaching or staying within 15 feet of a federal law enforcement officer after the officer gives a verbal warning not to approach. The crime applies only if the person knowingly ignores the warning and intends to interfere with the officer's legal duty, threaten the officer with physical harm, or harass the officer. Harassment is defined as a knowing course of conduct that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose. A person convicted could be fined, imprisoned for up to 5 years, or both.

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Sponsors

• Nicole Malliotakis Republican sponsor
• 3 cosponsors