S. 3798Heading to a voteCrime & justice
New federal bill would make robbing or damaging ATMs a specific crime
Data as of July 16, 2026
The Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026 creates federal crimes for robbing, damaging, or attacking people at ATMs anywhere, not just at banks.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill creates new federal crimes for robbing, threatening, or using violence against people at ATMs, even when the machine is standalone rather than inside a bank. It also criminalizes breaking into, damaging, or stealing from ATMs, with penalties based on the amount taken, and sets tougher penalties for assault, killing, or kidnapping during these crimes. It also updates existing bank robbery law to cover conspiring to rob a bank.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects people who commit or attempt ATM-related crimes, ATM owners and operators like banks, credit unions, and independent ATM companies, armored car and cash-delivery workers, and everyday ATM users.
Why does it matter?
The bill gives law enforcement and prosecutors a clearer legal tool to charge ATM crimes at the federal level regardless of the machine's location, and increases potential criminal exposure for offenders.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee
- Senate vote — You are here
- House
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a Senate floor vote. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- February 5, 2026
- Latest action:
- March 5, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 350.
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