Congress·In Committee·S. 3558
National Guard Protective Zone Act
Congress proposes new federal penalties for entering marked 15-foot zones around deployed National Guard
Part of: National Guard Protective Zone Act
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Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
↔Companion bill: Rep. Biggs Introduces Bill to Create 15-Foot Protective Zones Around National Guard MembersLegislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- Creates a new federal crime for knowingly entering or staying within a marked “protective zone” around a National Guard member during certain deployments.
- The protective zone is a perimeter up to 15 feet from the Guard member, marked by verbal warnings, signs, tape, or similar clear notice.
- If someone enters the zone intending to impede, intimidate, or interfere with the Guard member’s official duties, they could face up to 1 year in prison.
- The maximum penalty rises to 5 years if the person makes physical contact, throws an object, or spits on the Guard member while committing the offense.
- Says it does not ban First Amendment-protected activity as long as it is done outside the posted protective zone.
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Milestones
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Dec 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
National Guard Protective Zone Act
Bill NumberS 3558
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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(1)R: 1
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