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RepublicanBill · S. 3179· Senate(119-S-3179)

Halo Act

Rep. Moody
Age: 51 years
Florida
Introduced
11/18/2025
Last activity
11/18/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Ashley Moody
Cosponsors
Republican - 13Democrat - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Halo Act," proposes to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It seeks to establish a new criminal penalty for obstructing immigration enforcement activities. The bill defines a Federal immigration enforcement officer and the term harass. It makes it unlawful for a person to approach or remain within 25 feet of an officer after receiving a verbal warning if they intend to impede duties, threaten harm, or harass the officer. Violators could face fines and imprisonment for up to 5 years.

Yes

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+5

    The bill enhances the ability of federal immigration enforcement officers to perform their duties without obstruction or harassment.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-5

    The bill increases the risk of criminal prosecution and imprisonment for individuals interacting with immigration enforcement officers.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-4

    The bill increases criminal penalties for those who obstruct immigration enforcement activities, which disproportionately impacts this demographic.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3

    The bill introduces potential criminal liability and prison time for actions that could impact low-income individuals interacting with immigration officers.