S. 115 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jan 16, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCreates federal crime for trespassing on military bases
The bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for entering Department of Defense property that is closed or restricted to the public without permission. Right now, trespassing on military bases falls under different laws depending on the base and location. This would create one consistent federal crime for this offense.
How it affects you
If you were to enter a military base or restricted defense facility without authorization, you could face federal criminal charges. For most people going about their daily lives, this doesn't create a direct change—it mainly clarifies and strengthens the legal consequences for unauthorized entry onto military property.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jan 16, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 115
A BILL
GATE CRASHERS Act
Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) · Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 16, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.”