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H.R. 9575House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Hold Vandals Accountable Act of 2026

Sponsored by Pat FallonRep. Pat Fallon (R-TX)
Introduced July 2, 2026

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The Hold Vandals Accountable Act of 2026 lowers the monetary threshold for criminal penalties when someone damages or attempts to damage United States property. By reducing the amount from $1,000 to $500, the bill makes it easier to prosecute vandals of federal property. It applies to any person who causes damage to government-owned property or contracts.

Key Provisions

  • Amends 18 U.S.C. § 1361 to replace the $1,000 damage threshold with $500 wherever it appears.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

July 2, 2026

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Introduced in House

July 2, 2026

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

July 2, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued July 2, 2026

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 9575

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 2, 2026

Mr. Fallon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend title 18, United States Code, to decrease the sum of damage or attempted damage to property of the United States, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Hold Vandals Accountable Act of 2026.

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Government property or contracts

Section 1361 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking $1,000 and inserting $500 each place such term appears.