The Hold Vandals Accountable Act of 2026 would amend federal law to lower the damage threshold for vandalism charges against federal property. Currently, federal law requires at least $1,000 in damage or attempted damage to government property to trigger prosecution under federal statutes. This bill would reduce that threshold to $500, making it easier to prosecute individuals who damage federal property or government contracts with smaller amounts of damage. The change affects anyone who damages U.S. government buildings, equipment, or other federal property. The bill carries no specific funding requirements or implementation timeline beyond the legislative process.
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