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Unauthorized access to intelligence community property

Division F — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 › Title III — Intelligence community matters

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(a) In general The National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 1115. Unauthorized access to intelligence community property (a) In general It shall be unlawful, within the jurisdiction of the United States, without authorization to willfully go upon any property, while knowing that such property is— (1) under the jurisdiction of an element of the intelligence community; and (2) closed or restricted. (b) Penalties Any person who violates subsection (a) with intent to gather intelligence or information to the detriment of the United States shall— (1) in the case of the first offense, be fined under section 3517 of title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both; (2) in the case of a second offense after a prior conviction under subsection (a) has become final, be fined under such title, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both; and (3) in the case of a third or subsequent offense after a prior conviction under subsection (a) has become final, be fined under such title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.. (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents preceding section 2 of such Act is amended by adding at the end the following: Sec. 1115. Unauthorized access to intelligence community property..