Safe and Open Streets Act

This proposal would make it a federal crime to block public roads in a way that disrupts business or trade. It adds a criminal penalty to federal law for “interfering with commerce by blocking public roads.” The goal is to keep streets open so people and goods can move without major delays .

Here are the basics from the text provided:

• It amends federal criminal law (Title 18) to create this offense. The exact fines or jail time are not listed in the portion provided .

Key points

• Who is affected: People who block public roads and disrupt commerce .
• What changes: Adds a federal criminal penalty for this behavior .
• When: Not specified in the provided text .