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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 respectfully urges the United States Congress to pass the "Safe and Open Streets Act," a proposed federal law (currently identified as S.3492 and H.R.6926) that would criminalize intentionally blocking public roads or highways in a way that obstructs or delays commerce. This call to action comes in response to an increase in protests, such as those related to the Israeli-Palestine conflict, where participants have blocked roadways, causing disruptions, safety hazards for both protesters and drivers, and diverting law enforcement resources. The resolution emphasizes that the Act aims to provide consequences for such actions and deter future disruptions to the free flow of commerce and public safety.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SR14 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SR/14_I1.HTM |
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