Urges Congress to pass the "Safe and Open Streets Act" to criminalize blocking roadways and highways.
The bill urges Congress to pass the "Safe and Open Streets Act," which would make it a federal crime to purposely obstruct, delay, or affect commerce by blocking public roads or highways. The act aims to address the increasing use of protests to disrupt the free flow of commerce and protect individuals from the dangers of occupying roadways. The resolution highlights the need for significant consequences to deter protestors from blocking major roadways.
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