Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025
The Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025 would add a new criminal provision to the National Security Act of 1947 that makes it unlawful to access intelligence community (IC) property without authorization. The offense covers any property under the jurisdiction of an IC element that is clearly marked as closed or restricted and located within the United States. The bill establishes a three-tier penalty structure: (1) first offense could result in a fine, up to 180 days in jail, or both; (2) second offense could result in a higher fine, up to 3 years in prison, or both; (3) third or subsequent offenses could carry a fine and up to 10 years in prison, or both. A clerical amendment adds the new section to the act’s table of contents. In short, the bill strengthens penalties for physically accessing restricted IC spaces or property, separate from any penalties that might apply for disclosing classified information. It prioritizes deterrence of unauthorized entry into IC facilities or other controlled property.
Key Points
- 1Creates a new offense: Unauthorized access to intelligence community property, defined as property under IC jurisdiction that is clearly marked as closed or restricted, within the United States.
- 2Penalty structure: First offense — fines and up to 180 days in jail; Second offense — fines and up to 3 years in jail; Third or subsequent offenses — fines and up to 10 years in jail.
- 3Scope: Applies to any person within the jurisdiction of the United States who accesses IC property without authorization.
- 4Legislative change: Adds Section 1115 to the National Security Act of 1947 and updates the act’s table of contents accordingly.
- 5Purpose: To deter and penalize unauthorized physical access to IC-controlled spaces and property, reinforcing physical security of intelligence facilities and assets.