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U.S. Congressional Legislation: Trespassing
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A bill (H.R. 347 [1]) that strengthens penalties for trespassing on certain federal properties has been approved by the House of Representatives and is now pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee.


A bill (H.R. 347 [1]) that strengthens penalties for trespassing on certain federal properties has been approved by the House of Representatives and is now pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee.


H.R. 347 would make it illegal for anyone to knowingly enter or remain in the White House or grounds or the vice president’s residence or grounds without permission. The bill would also make it illegal to knowingly impede or disrupt government business or official functions in either location or to obstruct or impede ingress or egress to either location.

 


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[1] http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr347rfs/pdf/BILLS-112hr347rfs.pdf