CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

John McGuire (R-VA)

FAFO Act

H.R. 8843 · House bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Federal Accountability for Felony Obstruction Act" or the "FAFO Act," proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code. It seeks to amend the definition of domestic terrorism to include property damage. Specifically, it aims to include acts that are violations of criminal laws and are likely to cause significant damage to property. The bill also targets acts that obstruct or impede law enforcement officers, first responders, or people seeking medical attention.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill protects individuals seeking medical attention by classifying the obstruction of such care as domestic terrorism.

  • Scored +2

    Does this change how police departments operate?

    The bill provides stronger legal definitions to protect law enforcement officers and first responders in the line of duty.

  • Scored +1

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The bill aims to protect property and first responders, which can contribute to safety in densely populated areas where property damage often occurs.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    Broadening the definition of domestic terrorism to include property damage may impact how criminal charges and due process are applied to protesters or activists.