The FAFO Act (Federal Accountability for Felony Obstruction Act) would expand the federal definition of domestic terrorism to include acts involving significant property damage, not just threats to human life. The bill modifies the legal definition so that criminal acts causing substantial property damage would qualify as domestic terrorism if they also obstruct or impede law enforcement officers, first responders, or people seeking medical attention. This change affects how federal authorities can classify and prosecute certain crimes, potentially making offenders subject to stricter domestic terrorism charges and penalties. The bill was introduced in May 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, but the legislation text provided does not specify any dedicated funding or implementation timeline. The measure essentially lowers the threshold for what constitutes federal domestic terrorism by adding property destruction as a qualifying element alongside the requirement that the act obstruct essential services or personnel.
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