Bill · H.R. 8843· House(119-HR-8843)
FAFO Act
- Introduced
- 5/15/2026
- Last activity
- 5/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- John McGuire
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Federal Accountability for Felony Obstruction Act" or the "FAFO Act," proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code. It seeks to amend the definition of domestic terrorism to include property damage. Specifically, it aims to include acts that are violations of criminal laws and are likely to cause significant damage to property. The bill also targets acts that obstruct or impede law enforcement officers, first responders, or people seeking medical attention.
Yes
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill protects individuals seeking medical attention by classifying the obstruction of such care as domestic terrorism.
Does this change how police departments operate?+2
The bill provides stronger legal definitions to protect law enforcement officers and first responders in the line of duty.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The bill aims to protect property and first responders, which can contribute to safety in densely populated areas where property damage often occurs.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
Broadening the definition of domestic terrorism to include property damage may impact how criminal charges and due process are applied to protesters or activists.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Property: The bill would include acts likely to cause significant damage to property under the definition of domestic terrorism (Section 2).
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Protection of First Responders and Medical Care: The bill expands the definition to include acts that obstruct or impede law enforcement officers, first responders, or people seeking medical attention (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1
- 5/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Wesley HuntRepublican · Texas
Matt Van EppsRepublican · Tennessee