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Summary · Congress.gov
Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act or the GATE CRASHERS Act This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for going onto Department of Defense property that is closed or restricted without authorization.
Action Timeline
2025-08-01
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-08-01
Introduced in House
2025-08-01
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.4834 pass?
HR.4834 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.4834 do?
Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act or the GATE CRASHERS Act This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for going onto Department of Defense property that is closed or restricted without authorization.
Who sponsored HR.4834?
HR.4834 was sponsored by Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 4834 IH: Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-08-01 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4834 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2025 Mr. Arrington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act or the GATE CRASHERS Act . 2. Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities (a) In general Chapter 67 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1390. Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities (a) In general It shall be unlawful, within the jurisdiction of the United States, without authorization to go upon any property that— (1) is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense; and (2) has been clearly marked as closed or restricted. (b) Penalties Any person who violates subsection (a) shall— (1) in the case of the first offense, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both; (2) in the case of the second offense, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both; and (3) in the case of the third or subsequent offense, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. . (b) Table of sections amendment The table of sections for chapter 67 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1390. Unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities. .
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