SCHOOL Professionals Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3590

119th Congress

SCHOOL Professionals Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:May 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Rouzer

Representative

Republican

NC-7

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill would remove the requirement that a person must have the intent to impede or obstruct the administration of justice in order to be charged with the crime of picketing or parading near a building or residence used by a judge, juror, witness, or court officer. In other words, this would make it a crime to engage in these activities regardless of the person's intent.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorDavid Rouzer (R-NC)

Introduced5/23/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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SCHOOL Professionals Act of 2025

This bill would remove the requirement that a person must have the intent to impede or obstruct the administration of justice in order to be charged with the crime of picketing or parading near a building or residence used by a judge, juror, witness, or court

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This bill would remove the requirement that a person must have the intent to impede or obstruct the administration of justice in order to be charged with the crime of picketing or parading near a building or residence used by a judge, juror, witness, or court officer. In other words, this would make it a crime to engage in these activities regardless of the person's intent.

Bill Number: 3590
Sponsor: David Rouzer (R-NC)
Introduced: 5/23/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: SCHOOL Professionals Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3590
Sponsor: David Rouzer (R-NC)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 5/23/2025
Summary: This bill would remove the requirement that a person must have the intent to impede or obstruct the administration of justice in order to be charged with the crime of picketing or parading near a building or residence used by a judge, juror, witness, or court officer. In other words, this would make

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would remove the requirement that a person must have the intent to impede or obstruct the administration of justice in order to be charged with the crime of picketing or parading near a building or residence used by a judge, juror, witness, or court officer. In other words, this would make it a crime to engage in these activities regardless of the person's intent.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2023This bill removes the intent requirement for the criminal offense related to picketing or parading in or near a building or residence used by a judge, juror, witness, or court officer.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Removes the intent requirement for the criminal offense of picketing or parading near buildings used by judges, jurors, witnesses, or court officers.
This would make it a crime to engage in these activities, even if the person did not intend to impede or obstruct the administration of justice.
The bill aims to protect the judiciary by preventing activities that could intimidate or influence those involved in the legal system.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more arrests and prosecutions for activities like protests or rallies near courthouses or judges' homes, even if the participants did not intend to interfere with the legal process. This could affect the ability of citizens to exercise their First Amendment rights to free speech and assembly, particularly in relation to the judicial system.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3590, 119th Congress (2025). "SCHOOL Professionals Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3590

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