National Guard Protective Zone Act

The National Guard Protective Zone Act would amend federal criminal law to establish penalties for individuals who knowingly enter or remain in posted protective zones with the intent to impede, intimidate, or interfere with National Guard members performing their duties. Under the proposed legislation, violations would result in fines and up to one year of imprisonment. Enhanced penalties of up to five years imprisonment would apply if a person makes physical contact with, throws an object at, or spits on a National Guard member during the violation. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Judiciary Committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.