Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025

The Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025 aims to close a gap in federal law by establishing specific criminal penalties for trespassing on property belonging to the U.S. intelligence community. Currently, while military bases have clear federal trespassing laws, many facilities used by agencies like the CIA or NSA do not have the same explicit protections under the law. This bill would make it a federal crime to enter these restricted areas without authorization, provided the property is clearly marked as closed or restricted.

The bill proposes a tiered system of punishments for violators. A first offense could result in a fine or up to 180 days in prison. For repeat offenders, the penalties would increase significantly: a second offense could lead to up to three years in prison, and a third or subsequent offense could result in up to 10 years in prison. These measures are intended to deter unauthorized individuals and foreign actors from attempting to access sensitive national security sites.

If enacted, the primary impact on citizens would be the creation of new federal criminal liabilities for entering restricted intelligence sites. It would empower the Department of Justice to prosecute trespassers with the same severity currently applied to those who breach military installations. The bill seeks to strengthen the physical security of the nation's intelligence infrastructure by ensuring there are clear legal consequences for security breaches.