CLEAR Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 19Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would create a new federal crime for obstructing certain law enforcement vehicles. **Who it affects:** - Anyone who might block, interfere with, or obstruct law enforcement vehicles - Law enforcement officers and agencies - Federal prosecutors who would enforce the new offense **What would change:** Currently, obstructing law enforcement vehicles may be covered under various state and local laws, but there isn't a specific federal offense for this conduct. If passed, this bill would add a new section to federal criminal law making it a federal crime to obstruct certain law enforcement vehicles. The exact details of what vehicles are covered, what actions would qualify as "obstruction," and what penalties would apply aren't clear from the basic information provided, as the bill is still in committee review. **Current status:** The bill is under consideration in congressional committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate.

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