GATE CRASHERS Act
S. 4725118th Congress

GATE CRASHERS Act

Introduced in the SenateSen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)10 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in Senate · Jul 11, 2024

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.

(a) In general

Chapter 67 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(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:

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