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Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

USA119th CongressHR-263| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (4)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act," creates new federal offenses aimed at strengthening border security and combating transnational criminal activities. It introduces a new section to the Immigration and Nationality Act, making it illegal to knowingly transmit the location or activities of law enforcement agencies with the intent to further federal crimes related to immigration, customs, controlled substances, agriculture, or monetary instruments. Violators of this "illicit spotting" provision could face fines and up to 10 years imprisonment. The legislation also prohibits the unauthorized destruction, alteration, or damage of federal border control devices such as fences, barriers, sensors, or cameras, or the construction of structures to circumvent them. Such actions carry penalties of fines and up to 10 years in prison, with increased penalties of up to 20 years if a firearm is involved. Furthermore, the bill amends federal law to impose enhanced penalties for individuals who use or carry a firearm during and in relation to an alien smuggling crime , defining such crimes by specific sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3602
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
Jan 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-50
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3602
    Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act


  • January 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-50
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-50: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

USA119th CongressHR-263| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This bill, titled the "Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act," creates new federal offenses aimed at strengthening border security and combating transnational criminal activities. It introduces a new section to the Immigration and Nationality Act, making it illegal to knowingly transmit the location or activities of law enforcement agencies with the intent to further federal crimes related to immigration, customs, controlled substances, agriculture, or monetary instruments. Violators of this "illicit spotting" provision could face fines and up to 10 years imprisonment. The legislation also prohibits the unauthorized destruction, alteration, or damage of federal border control devices such as fences, barriers, sensors, or cameras, or the construction of structures to circumvent them. Such actions carry penalties of fines and up to 10 years in prison, with increased penalties of up to 20 years if a firearm is involved. Furthermore, the bill amends federal law to impose enhanced penalties for individuals who use or carry a firearm during and in relation to an alien smuggling crime , defining such crimes by specific sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3602
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
Jan 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-50
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3602
    Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act


  • January 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-50
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (4)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-50: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted