GATE CRASHERS Act

Senate Bill

S. 115

119th Congress

GATE CRASHERS Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ted Cruz

Senator

Republican

TX

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The GATE CRASHERS Act creates a federal criminal offense for unauthorized entry onto closed or restricted Department of Defense property. It enhances security by providing clear legal consequences for trespassing on military installations.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The GATE CRASHERS Act creates a federal criminal offense for unauthorized entry onto closed or restricted Department of Defense property. It enhances security by providing clear legal consequences for trespassing on military installations.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas, and Stopping High-risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act or the GATE CRASHERS ActThis bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for going onto Department of Defense property that is closed or restricted without authorization.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates federal crime for DOD property trespass
Covers closed and restricted military areas
Enhances military installation security
Provides clear legal consequences
Addresses unauthorized base access

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Military installations would have stronger legal tools against trespassers. Security personnel would have clearer authority for enforcement. Potential intruders would face federal criminal consequences for unauthorized entry.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Crimes against property

Criminal procedure and sentencing

Military facilities and property

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

115, 119th Congress (2025). "GATE CRASHERS Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-115