Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

United States118th CongressS-374Senate
Updated: Feb 9, 2023

Summary

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act This bill provides for criminal penalties for certain conduct that interferes with U.S. border control measures. Specifically, a person who knowingly transmits the location or activities of law enforcement with the intent to further a crime related to immigration, customs, or controlled substances may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years. A person who knowingly damages or destroys a device deployed to control the border or port of entry may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years. Additionally, the bill provides for enhanced punishment for carrying or using a firearm in connection with certain criminal immigration violations such as assisting a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is inadmissible due to a felony conviction.

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HR-3602: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 215 - 199 (Roll no. 143).

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. Introduced in Senate

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