This bill, titled the "Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026," aims to create new federal criminal offenses specifically targeting crimes related to automated teller machines (ATMs). It expands federal jurisdiction to cover a wide range of ATM-related illicit activities, ensuring that these offenses are prosecuted regardless of whether the ATM is located on the physical premises of a financial institution or owned by one. The legislation broadly defines an ATM as any network-connected terminal allowing account access. The bill introduces penalties for various offenses, including robbery or extortion from individuals using or servicing an ATM, or from those transporting cash for ATMs, with potential imprisonment up to 20 years. It also criminalizes breaking into, tampering with, damaging, or stealing an ATM, with penalties varying based on the value of property removed. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for receiving stolen property from such crimes and imposes significantly enhanced penalties for offenses involving assault, the use of dangerous weapons , or resulting in killing or forcible accompaniment . Beyond new ATM-specific crimes, the legislation also amends existing federal bank robbery statutes (18 U.S.C. 2113) to clarify that the offense can involve "force or violence" and explicitly includes "conspires to take" property. These changes aim to strengthen and modernize federal law enforcement's ability to combat crimes against financial access points and the individuals who use and maintain them.