S. 115 119th Congress Senate

GATE CRASHERS Act

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

Introduced: January 16, 2025 Introduced by: Ted Cruz Republican · Texas See on congress.gov

Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against propertyCriminal procedure and sentencingMilitary facilities and property

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Jan 16, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 16, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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What's happening now January 16, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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Judiciary Committee
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Lobbying activity 2

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Cosponsors 6