Bill · S. 115· Senate(119-S-115)
GATE CRASHERS Act
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "GATE CRASHERS Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It seeks to establish a new criminal penalty for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities. Under this act, it would be unlawful to enter any property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense that has been clearly marked as closed or restricted. The bill outlines specific fines and prison terms based on whether it is a first, second, or subsequent offense.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+1
The bill enhances the security of Department of Defense facilities by criminalizing unauthorized access to restricted areas.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-3
The bill introduces new, harsher criminal penalties and prison terms for unauthorized access to Department of Defense property.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-1
The bill establishes new criminal liability and specific prison terms for unauthorized entry into federal jurisdictions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Establishment of penalties for unauthorized access: This provision creates specific punishments for those who enter Department of Defense property that is marked as closed or restricted (Section 2(a)). This establishes a clear legal consequence for trespassing on these specific properties.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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First offense penalties: A person committing a first offense would face a fine or imprisonment for up to 180 days (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Second offense penalties: A person committing a second offense would face a fine or imprisonment for up to 3 years (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Third or subsequent offense penalties: A person committing a third or subsequent offense would face a fine or imprisonment for up to 10 years (Section 2(a)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- 3/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/16/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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