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Harsher Penalties for Destroying Communication Infrastructure

This new law introduces stricter prison sentences for individuals who intentionally destroy communication infrastructure, such as cell towers or cables. The aim is to protect the networks that are essential for daily life, including internet and phone access. These changes mean that such offenses will carry an additional, mandatory prison sentence that generally cannot be served concurrently with other sentences.
Key points
Additional 2 years imprisonment for willfully destroying communication facilities.
Courts cannot grant probation or allow sentences to run concurrently with other terms, except in specific cases.
Communication facilities include towers, cables, data transmission equipment, and antennas.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1042
Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]
Process start date: 2021-02-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1042.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Additional 2 years imprisonment for willfully destroying communication facilities.
  • Courts cannot grant probation or allow sentences to run concurrently with other terms, except in specific cases.
  • Communication facilities include towers, cables, data transmission equipment, and antennas.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Union Sta Redev Corp.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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