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New Penalties for Unauthorized Access to Military Facilities

This act establishes new penalties for unauthorized entry onto Department of Defense properties that are clearly marked as closed or restricted. Citizens should be aware that violating these rules can lead to fines, imprisonment, or both, with increasing consequences for repeat offenses.
Key points
Establishes a new criminal offense: unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.
First offense can result in up to 180 days imprisonment and/or a fine.
Second offense can result in up to 3 years imprisonment and/or a fine.
Third or subsequent offenses can result in up to 10 years imprisonment and/or a fine.
Applies only to Department of Defense properties clearly marked as closed or restricted.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4834
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Process start date: 2025-08-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GATE CRASHERS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4834.

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 2025-08-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a new criminal offense: unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.
  • First offense can result in up to 180 days imprisonment and/or a fine.
  • Second offense can result in up to 3 years imprisonment and/or a fine.
  • Third or subsequent offenses can result in up to 10 years imprisonment and/or a fine.
  • Applies only to Department of Defense properties clearly marked as closed or restricted.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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