What does Preamble of GATE CRASHERS Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 18, United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to establish a criminal penalty. The penalty would apply to instances of unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of GATE CRASHERS Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act'' or the ``GATE CRASHERS Act''.

What does UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FACILITIES. of GATE CRASHERS Act do?

This section amends Chapter 67 of title 18, United States Code by adding Section 1390. Section 1390 prohibits unauthorized access to property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense that is clearly marked as closed or restricted. First offenses carry penalties of a fine, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both. Second offenses carry penalties of a fine, imprisonment for up to 3 years, or both. Third or subsequent offenses carry penalties of a fine, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both.

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GATE CRASHERS Act

Last updated: 8/1/2025 · Introduced: 8/1/2025

Author: Jodey Arrington (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a new federal crime for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities clearly marked as closed or restricted.
First-time offenders face fines or up to 180 days imprisonment, while subsequent offenses carry penalties of up to 3 or 10 years imprisonment.
This law amends Title 18 of the United States Code to include penalties for trespassing on Department of Defense property.

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