Create a federal offense and tougher penalties for foreign nationals from countries of concern who photograph, video, or track high-value U.S. military assets and strategic installations, including mandatory minimum prison time and visa revocation/removal for covered offenders.

"My bill would hold these criminals accountable" and would create a rebuttable presumption, strengthen penalties for photographing high-value strategic assets, and ensure covered offenders face immediate visa revocation and removal proceedings.

Cotton introduced legislation promising to criminalize and more harshly punish foreign adversaries who photograph or track sensitive U.S. military assets, with visa consequences as well.

Cotton Introduces Bill to Safeguard American Military Assets from Foreign Adversaries
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Official bill record shows Sen. Cotton introduced S. 4461 on April 30, 2026; it was read twice and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The record does not show enactment or later advancement.

The latest official record shows introduction only, so the proposal is still pending and not delivered as law.

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S. 4461 (IS) - Visual Protection of Strategic Assets Act - Content Details - GovInfo
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The introduced bill text would amend federal espionage law to create a rebuttable presumption for nationals of China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea who photograph, video, or track high-value strategic assets. It also adds tougher penalties, including a 5-year mandatory minimum for certain covered offenders and visa revocation plus removal proceedings after conviction.

The bill text matches the promised offense and penalty framework, but it remains only introduced legislation.

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S. 4461 (IS) - Visual Protection of Strategic Assets Act - GovInfo
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