H.R. 7846: To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for obstructing immigration enforcement activities.
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH-6)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: March 5, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (March 5, 2026)
Halo Act
This bill establishes a criminal penalty of up to five years in prison for any person who, after a verbal warning, knowingly approaches or remains within 25 feet of a Federal immigration enforcement officer with the intent to impede, threaten, or harass them during the performance of their legal duties.
Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL-1) (March 5, 2026)
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID-2) (March 5, 2026)
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL-6) (March 5, 2026)
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX-26) (March 26, 2026)