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House bill · H.R. 8796 (119th Congress)

Federal Halo Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 13, 2026

Sponsor: Nicole Malliotakis (U.S. Representative, NY-11, Republican)

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Summary

Would add a federal offense to title 18 for obstructing or harassing federal law enforcement officers engaged in the lawful performance of their duties, establishing a safety buffer zone around them and defining the conduct covered.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

2

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Full history

  1. May 13, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. May 13, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. May 13, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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