Bill · H.R. 7898· House(119-HR-7898)
National Guard Protective Zone Act
- Introduced
- 3/12/2026
- Last activity
- 3/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Sheri Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The National Guard Protective Zone Act establishes criminal penalties for people who interfere with National Guard protective zones. A protective zone is an area within 15 feet of a National Guard member that is marked by signs, warnings, or barricades. It is illegal to enter or stay in this zone to impede, intimidate, or interfere with a member's official duties during authorized deployments. Violators can face fines or up to 1 year in prison. This penalty increases to 5 years if the person makes physical contact, throws an object, or spits on the member.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
Amends the US Code to establish federal criminal penalties for interference with National Guard zones.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-3
Creates new criminal penalties and increases prison terms for interfering with National Guard zones.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?-2
Restricts movements and presence within 15 feet of Guard members, potentially impacting protest proximity.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-2
Creates legal barriers (15ft zones) that can restrict the proximity of speech and protest.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of National Guard members: Section 2(b) and 2(c) make it unlawful to impede, intimidate, or interfere with members during official duties, which can protect them from harm.
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Stricter penalties for physical assault: Section 2(c)(2) increases the maximum prison term to 5 years if someone throws an object, spits on, or makes physical contact with a member.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Criminal penalties for individuals: Section 2(c)(1) allows for individuals to be fined or imprisoned for up to 1 year for knowingly entering or remaining in a posted protective zone with the intent to interfere.
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Increased prison time for specific actions: Section 2(c)(2) imposes a maximum term of 5 years of imprisonment for those who make physical contact, throw objects, or spit on National Guard members.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-3Improves Freedom Of Speech-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Freedom Of Speech-2
- 3/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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