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119-s-115119th Congress

GATE CRASHERS Act

Sponsored By: Senator Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a new federal crime for unauthorized entry onto closed or restricted Department of Defense property. It would make it unlawful within the United States to enter DoD property that is clearly marked closed or restricted without authorization and imposes fines and jail time: up to 180 days for a first offense, up to 3 years for a second, and up to 10 years for a third or subsequent offense.

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New trespass penalties on DoD property

If enacted, this bill would make it a federal crime to enter or stay on Department of Defense property in the United States without permission. It would apply only to DoD-controlled sites that are clearly marked as closed or restricted. A first offense could bring a federal fine and up to 180 days in jail. A second offense could bring a fine and up to 3 years in prison. A third or later offense could bring a fine and up to 10 years. The rule would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 1/22/2025

  • Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

    AK • R

    Sponsored 2/26/2025

  • Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/13/2025

Roll Call Votes

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