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114th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 902
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 13, 2015Mr. Schumer introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To prohibit trespassing on critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to
commit a criminal offense.
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Trespassing on critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to commit crime
(a)
In general
Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
1370.
Trespassing on critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to commit crime
(a)
Definition
In this section, the term critical infrastructure—
(1) means physical systems and assets so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination of those matters; and
(2) includes a landmark, structure, or other object—
(A) declared to be a national monument under section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (commonly known as the Antiquities Act of 1906) (16 U.S.C. 431); or
(B) established as a national monument by an Act of Congress.
(b)
Prohibition
It shall be unlawful to knowingly go on any critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce, with intent to commit a criminal offense.
(c)
Penalty
Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.
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(b)
Technical and conforming amendment
The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
1370. Trespassing on critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to commit
crime.
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