FAFO Act
The Federal Accountability for Felony Obstruction Act expands the legal definition of domestic terrorism to include acts that obstruct law enforcement officers or individuals seeking medical attention. By amending existing federal statutes, the bill ensures that property damage occurring during such obstructions is counted as part of the terrorist classification. This change directly affects individuals who engage in violent resistance against police or emergency responders, potentially increasing the severity of charges they face. The legislation focuses on tightening the criteria for what constitutes domestic terrorism rather than altering the underlying penalties for the acts themselves.
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Introduction
May 2026
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Introduced May 15, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 15, 2026
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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John J. McGuire III
RRepublican
Co
Matt Van Epps
RRepublican
Co
Wesley Hunt
RRepublican
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