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Introduced
05/13/2024
05/13/2024
In Committee
05/13/2024
05/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution urges Congress to pass the "Safe and Open Streets Act." The Act, which is currently pending in Congress as S.3492 and H.R.6926, criminalizes the blocking of a public road or highway. Specifically, the Act makes it a crime 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 to do so. "The Safe and Open Streets Act" is in response to the increasing use of blocking roadways and highways by protestors across the United States. In wake of the Israeli-Palestine conflict, there have been numerous reports of anti-Israel protests blocking roadways and highways in places such as Los Angeles and New York City. These protests are not only dangerous for motorists traversing the roadways, but also for the individuals occupying the roadways. Further, the blocking of roadways requires law enforcement agencies to divert resources to respond to the protest and negatively influences the free flow of commerce throughout the country. The "Safe and Open Streets Act" provides an avenue for individuals who purposely block roadways or highways to face the consequences of those actions.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the United States Congress to pass the "Safe and Open Streets Act," a proposed federal law (currently pending as S.3492 and H.R.6926) that would criminalize blocking public roads and highways. The resolution highlights concerns about recent protests, particularly anti-Israel demonstrations in cities like Los Angeles and New York, which have disrupted traffic and commerce. The proposed act would make it a federal crime to intentionally obstruct, delay, or interfere with the movement of goods or people on public roadways. The resolution argues that such protests create dangerous conditions for both protesters and motorists, divert law enforcement resources, potentially delay emergency services, and negatively impact workers and businesses. By urging Congress to pass this legislation, the resolution seeks to establish legal consequences that would deter protesters from blocking roadways and protect the free flow of commerce and public safety. The resolution also directs that copies be sent to key government officials, including the President, congressional leaders, and New Jersey's congressional representatives.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 05/13/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SR102 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SR/102_I1.HTM |
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