Federal Halo Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a safety buffer zone to protect certain Federal law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the Federal Halo Act, aims to create a safety buffer zone around certain Federal law enforcement officers to protect them while they are on duty. The goal is to ensure their safety and to prevent any potential harm that might arise from their line of work. This would impact Federal law enforcement officers directly by providing them with an added layer of protection in their work environment.
The Federal Halo Act was introduced on May 13, 2026, and it is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. Specifically, it has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review and action. This means that the bill is now under consideration by the committee, which will decide whether to move it forward for a vote by the full House.
The bill's key actions so far include its introduction in the House on May 13, 2026, and its referral to the House Committee on the Judiciary on the same day. Moving forward, the committee will review the bill, possibly hold hearings, and then decide if it should be brought to a vote in the House.
