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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