New federal crime: trespassing on marked intelligence property
H.R. 6195 — Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025 · Filed by Ronny Jackson (R-TX) · 5 cosponsors · Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill makes it a federal crime to enter or access property belonging to U.S. intelligence agencies (CIA, NSA, etc.) without permission, if the property is clearly marked as closed or restricted. First-time violators face up to 180 days in jail and/or fines; repeat offenders face up to 3 years for a second offense and up to 10 years for a third or later offense.
Why we flagged it
The bill is a straightforward addition to federal criminal law, creating a new offense for trespassing on marked intelligence community property. It is a security measure, not a regulatory or appropriations instrument.
What the text implies
- The 'clearly marked' requirement creates a factual defense: if property was not visibly marked as closed/restricted, unauthorized access may not be prosecutable under this statute, potentially creating disputes over signage adequacy.
- Escalating penalties (180 days → 3 years → 10 years) apply to ANY third offense, regardless of time elapsed between violations, which may result in disproportionate sentences for minor repeat trespassing.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who it affects
The bill protects national security infrastructure and the public from unauthorized intrusions into sensitive intelligence facilities. Citizens retain full legal access to public areas and face criminal liability only for deliberately entering clearly marked restricted property—a reasonable boundary that balances security with due process (notice via marking requirement).