S.4461

Visual Protection of Strategic Assets Act

Introduced·4/30/26

Federal SB4461 strengthens espionage laws by updating the prohibition on photographing and sketching defense installations.

Federal SB4461, the Visual Protection of Strategic Assets Act, amends the prohibition on espionage by adding new definitions and penalties. It defines "country of concern" as North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran. The Secretary of Defense must annually update a list of high-value assets and tier-1 installations, and install signs prohibiting photography and surveillance of these sites.

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History

Apr 30

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.