Amendment · S.Amdt. 3280· Senate(119-SAMDT-3280)

S.Amdt. 3280

Age: 56 years

Texas

Introduced: 7/31/2025
Sponsored by: Ted Cruz
Cosponsors: - 1 - 0

Changes bill: 119-S-2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Introduced
Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

This amendment, submitted by Mr. Cruz and Mrs. Britt, aims to add a new section to the law regarding unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities.

The purpose is to make it unlawful for anyone to go upon property that is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense if that property has been clearly marked as restricted or closed.

The amendment establishes the following penalties for violations:

First offense: A fine, imprisonment for no more than 180 days, or both.
Second offense: A fine, imprisonment for no more than 3 years, or both.
Third or subsequent offense: A fine, imprisonment for no more than 10 years, or both.