This bill, which has passed Senate Judiciary Committee review and is eligible for a floor vote, would amend federal law to create criminal offenses specifically targeting violations involving automated teller machines (ATMs). Currently, ATM-related crimes may fall under various existing statutes, but this legislation would establish dedicated criminal provisions to address such offenses more directly.
The bill would apply these new criminal offenses to ATMs regardless of their physical location, meaning it would cover ATMs located outside traditional bank buildings—such as those in retail stores, gas stations, or other commercial establishments. If enacted, this would give federal law enforcement clearer tools to prosecute crimes targeting ATMs, potentially including theft, fraud, or other criminal activities involving these machines.
As a standard bill requiring presidential signature, S. 3798 would need to pass the full Senate, the House of Representatives, and receive the President's approval to become law. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and has now advanced past committee, making it eligible for consideration by the full Senate.
