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GATE CRASHERS Act

S. 115 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

S. 115119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 01/16/2025SEN. CRUZR-TX · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.78 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

7 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 7 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorSen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX) (Introduced 01/16/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.78 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 7 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Judiciary Committee
Latest Action01/16/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Introduced in Senate (01/16/2025)

Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act or the GATE CRASHERS Act

This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for going onto Department of Defense property that is closed or restricted without authorization.

Text (1)

Introduced in Senate (IS)

119 S115 IS: Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act U.S. Senate 2025-01-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 115IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 16, 2025Mr. 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 JudiciaryA BILLTo amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.1.Short titleThis 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.2.Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities(a)In generalChapter 67 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:1390.Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities(a)In generalIt 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)PenaltiesAny 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 amendmentThe 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..

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All Actions (2)

DateChamberAll Actions
01/16/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
01/16/2025SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Titles (4)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleGATE CRASHERS Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedGATE CRASHERS Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedGuarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.

Amendments (0)

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Cosponsors (6)

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Committees (1)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Judiciary Committee01/16/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (3)

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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