The Federal Arson Statute is a federal law that makes it a criminal offense to willfully and maliciously set fire to, or cause to be burned, any real or personal property belonging to the United States. The law is codified in 18 U.S.C. 844 and is enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice. There are three different types of Federal Arson Statutes: 1. Arson of a Federal Property: This type of Federal Arson Statute makes it a federal offense to willfully and maliciously burn or cause to be burned any federal property. This includes any property owned, leased, or managed by the federal government. 2. Arson of a State or Local Property: This type of Federal Arson Statute makes it a federal offense to willfully and maliciously set fire to, or cause to be burned, any state or local property that is used in interstate or foreign commerce. 3. Arson of a Private Property: This type of Federal Arson Statute makes it a federal offense to willfully and maliciously set fire to, or cause to be burned, any private property that is used in interstate or foreign commerce. This includes any property owned, leased, or managed by any private entity.