118 S3492 IS: Safe and Open Streets Act U.S. Senate 2023-12-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II118th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 3492IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 13, 2023Mr. Tillis (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for interfering with commerce by blocking public roads.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Safe and Open Streets Act.

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Crime of interference with commerce by blocking public roads

(a)

In general

Section 1951 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—(1)by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and(2)by inserting after subsection (a) the following:(b)

Interference with commerce by blocking public roads

(1)

Offense

It shall be unlawful to, in any way or degree, purposely obstruct, delay, or affect commerce or the movement of any article or commodity in commerce by blocking a public road or highway, or to attempt or conspire so to do.(2)

Penalty

Any person who violates paragraph (1) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both..(b)

Conforming amendments

(1)

Section heading

The heading of section 1951 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking by threats or violence.(2)

Table of sections

The table of sections for chapter 95 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1951 and inserting the following:1951. Interference with commerce..(3)

Cross references

(A)

Title 5, United States Code

Section 8332(o)(2)(B)(xx) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking by threats of violence.(B)

Title 18, United States Code

Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended—(i)in section 1961(1), by striking , robbery, or extortion; and(ii)in section 2516(1)(c), by striking by threats or violence.