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Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

USA118th CongressS-374| Senate 
| Updated: 2/9/2023
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (2)
James Lankford (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4570
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 20, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3602
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).
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4570
    Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 20, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3602
    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).

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3602: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
Border security and unlawful immigrationCriminal procedure and sentencingCustoms enforcementDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirearms and explosivesHuman traffickingLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersSmuggling and trafficking

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

USA118th CongressS-374| Senate 
| Updated: 2/9/2023
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4570
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 20, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3602
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).
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4570
    Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 20, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3602
    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).
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (2)
James Lankford (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3602: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCriminal procedure and sentencingCustoms enforcementDrug trafficking and controlled substancesFirearms and explosivesHuman traffickingLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersSmuggling and trafficking