What does Preamble of Public Transit Crime Prevention Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 18, United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to prohibit vandalism and graffiti against mass transportation systems. It also seeks to prohibit assaults committed on such systems. The bill's purpose is to address crimes against mass transportation systems.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Public Transit Crime Prevention Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Public Transit Crime Prevention Act.

What does VANDALISM AND GRAFFITI AGAINST MASS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS; of Public Transit Crime Prevention Act do?

This section amends Title 18, United States Code, by inserting sections 1993 and 1994. Section 1993 establishes offenses related to vandalism and graffiti against mass transportation systems. It criminalizes defacing, damaging, or destroying mass transportation property, as well as possessing tools with the intent to do so. Penalties for these offenses include fines, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both, with increased penalties for offenses causing over $1,000 in damage or for repeat offenders. Section 1993 defines jurisdictional circumstances as affecting interstate commerce, using interstate commerce, or receiving federal funding. Upon conviction, the court shall order restitution for the cost of repair, cleanup, or replacement of the damaged property. Section 1994 establishes offenses related to assaults committed on mass transportation systems. It criminalizes assaults against transit workers and passengers. Penalties for simple assault range from 5 to 20 years imprisonment, while aggravated assault (involving weapons, serious injury, or prior convictions) carries a sentence of 15 to 20 years.

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Public Transit Crime Prevention Act

Last updated: 11/20/2025 · Introduced: 11/20/2025

Author: Tim Burchett (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill prohibits vandalism and graffiti against mass transportation systems, with penalties including fines and imprisonment for up to 5 years.
It criminalizes assaults committed on mass transportation systems, with penalties ranging from 5 to 20 years imprisonment for simple assault and 15 to 20 years for aggravated assault.
The bill requires courts to order restitution for the cost of repair, cleanup, or replacement of damaged property upon conviction of vandalism or graffiti offenses.

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