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GATE CRASHERS Act

USA119th CongressHR-4834| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2025
Jodey C. Arrington

Jodey C. Arrington

Republican Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "GATE CRASHERS Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code by creating a new criminal offense for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities. Specifically, it makes it unlawful for any individual to go upon property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense that has been clearly marked as closed or restricted, without proper authorization. The bill establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations. A first offense can result in a fine, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both. For a second offense, penalties increase to a fine, imprisonment for up to 3 years, or both, while a third or subsequent offense carries a fine, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both.
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Timeline
Jan 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-115
Introduced in Senate
Aug 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-115
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-115: GATE CRASHERS Act

GATE CRASHERS Act

USA119th CongressHR-4834| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2025
This legislation, titled the "GATE CRASHERS Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code by creating a new criminal offense for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities. Specifically, it makes it unlawful for any individual to go upon property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense that has been clearly marked as closed or restricted, without proper authorization. The bill establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations. A first offense can result in a fine, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both. For a second offense, penalties increase to a fine, imprisonment for up to 3 years, or both, while a third or subsequent offense carries a fine, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both.
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Timeline
Jan 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-115
Introduced in Senate
Aug 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-115
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jodey C. Arrington

Jodey C. Arrington

Republican Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-115: GATE CRASHERS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted