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US SB3798

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ted Cruz

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Creates new federal crime (18 U.S.C. § 2113A) for ATM robbery targeting users, servicers, or those transporting cash to ATMs, punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment

  • Establishes property offenses for breaking into or tampering with ATMs: up to 10 years for theft exceeding $1,000, up to 1 year for amounts not exceeding $1,000

  • Increases penalties to up to 25 years when a dangerous weapon is used during ATM offenses, and up to 30 years (or life if death results) for killing or kidnapping during the crime

  • Applies to all network-connected ATMs regardless of physical location, including standalone machines not on bank premises

  • Criminalizes receiving, possessing, or selling property knowingly taken from ATMs, with penalties matching those for the original theft

Legislative Description

Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026

Crime and law enforcement

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 350.

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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