The Safe and Open Streets Act would make it a federal crime to block public roads or highways in ways that interfere with commerce or the movement of goods. The bill amends existing federal law to establish this new offense with penalties of up to five years in prison, a fine, or both. The legislation would apply to anyone who purposely obstructs, delays, or affects commerce through road blockages, as well as anyone who attempts or conspires to do so. The bill was introduced in December 2023 by Senators Thom Tillis and Marsha Blackburn and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the legislation.