S 115 — GATE CRASHERS Act

Summary

Creates a federal crime for unauthorized access to Department of Defense property that is clearly marked as closed or restricted
Establishes a penalty of up to 180 days imprisonment and/or fines for a first offense
Establishes a penalty of up to 3 years imprisonment and/or fines for a second offense
Establishes a penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment and/or fines for a third or subsequent offense

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Sponsor (1)

Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)

6 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Ted Cruz’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

Employer not reported $4,424,745
ENTREPRENEUR $458,096
RDV CORPORATION $39,600
AMERICAN AIRLINES $29,632
BLACKSTONE $27,400

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Actions (2)

Jan 16, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · senate
Jan 16, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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Text versions (1)

Introduced in Senate · Jan 16, 2025

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Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 16, 2025

Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Britt, and Mrs. Capito) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act” or the “GATE CRASHERS Act”.

SEC. 2. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FACILITIES.

(a) In General.—Chapter 67 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “Sec. 1390. Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities

“(a) In General.—It shall be unlawful, within the jurisdiction of the United States, without authorization to go upon any property that—

“(1) is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense; and

“(2) has been clearly marked as closed or restricted.

“(b) Penalties.—Any person who violates subsection (a) shall—

“(1) in the case of the first offense, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both;

“(2) in the case of the second offense, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both; and

“(3) in the case of the third or subsequent offense, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.”.

(b) Table of Sections Amendment.—The table of sections for chapter 67 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

“1390. Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.”. <all>

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