The Hold Vandals Accountable Act of 2026 reduces the threshold for federal criminal charges related to damage to U.S. property.
The Hold Vandals Accountable Act of 2026 amends title 18 of the United States Code by lowering the threshold for federal criminal charges related to damage or attempted damage to property of the United States from $1,000 to $500. This change affects individuals who cause damage to government property or contracts, making it easier to prosecute such cases at the federal level.
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