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119-hr-4834119th Congress

GATE CRASHERS Act

Sponsored By: Representative Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

Introduced

Summary

Would create a federal crime for unauthorized entry onto Department of Defense property. It would apply when people go onto any property under Department of Defense jurisdiction that has been clearly marked as closed or restricted.

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  • Individuals who enter clearly marked DoD sites without authorization could face fines or jail for a first offense, punishable by up to 180 days.
  • Repeat trespassers face escalated prison terms of up to 3 years for a second offense and up to 10 years for a third or subsequent offense.
  • The Department of Defense would have a new federal statute to use when responding to unauthorized access at its marked facilities.

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Stronger penalties for trespassing on Defense sites

This bill would make it a crime to enter Department of Defense property that is clearly marked closed or restricted without permission, within U.S. jurisdiction. A first offense could bring a fine under federal law (title 18), up to 180 days in jail, or both. A second offense could bring a fine, up to 3 years in prison, or both. A third or later offense could bring a fine, up to 10 years in prison, or both. This aims to protect Defense facilities and public safety.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

TX • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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