Public Transit Crime Prevention Act

This bill would create two new federal crimes for mass transit systems. It would make it a federal crime to knowingly deface or damage transit vehicles, facilities, or property with graffiti or tagging, or to possess tools intending to do so, with up to 5 years in prison, or up to 10 years if damage exceeds $1,000 or the person has a prior conviction. Courts would be required to order offenders to pay the cost of repair, cleanup, or replacement. It would also make it a federal crime to knowingly assault a transit worker on duty or a passenger, with prison terms of 5 to 20 years, and longer minimum terms when a dangerous weapon is used, serious injury results, or the person has a prior conviction. These laws would apply when the offense affects interstate commerce or the transit property receives federal funding.

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Sponsors

• Tim Burchett Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors