(a) A person is guilty of the offense of Obstruction of Congress when they, with the intent to avoid, evade, prevent, or obstruct any investigation, vote, or other matter before Congress—

(1) misrepresent, withhold, destroy, alter, or falsify any information or evidence presented to Congress or a chamber or committee therein; or

(2) seek to corruptly influence, obstruct, or impede the lawful functions of Congress or a chamber or committee therein.

(b) Obstruction of Congress is a Third-Degree Felony.

(c) In any prosecution for the offense of Obstruction of Congress, it is an affirmative defense that the Defendant was a member of Congress at the time of the alleged offense’s commission, and that they were carrying out their official duties in compliance with the Constitution and the law.

(d) In any prosecution for the offense of Obstruction of Congress, it is no defense that the Defendant was a government official or member of staff at the time of the alleged offense’s commission.

Section History

Added: [Stat. 26-29, Kramerian Revised Criminal Code Act of 2026**)](https://ols.krameria.xyz/Stat-26-29-Kramerian-Revised-Criminal-Code-Act-of-2026-402b2321706548ffb2acd375eddb8ecd), § 103.03

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