Yes. Redefining words into new meanings is the foundation of propaganda.

Commercial media that enables right-wing jargon to replace word definitions are co-conspirators. They sell out Americans for advertising revenue from MAGAts.

There should be a law…

We also need to define what is considered 'inaction' and what is considered 'action'.

Then, I bet some things get done. Or... nothing gets done and they continue to act like spoiled children who have been left home alone.

Because, for all intents and purposes, they are doing exactly that.

but the actual execution of the act will be treated as criminal.

As usual, those committing the acts will probably, at the very least, face investigations. The "grunts" will have consequences without protection of immunity or pardons. Whereas, those Cabinet members giving the orders will probably have immunity from prosecution covered either by extension of Presidential Immunity or pardons.
This is why pursuing State charges or the U.S. Government granting or recognizing the I.C.C.'s authority is so important.