Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
The summary
What this bill does
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, controlled substances, or other border controls may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years. A person who knowingly damages or destroys a device deployed to control the border or a 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 enter the United States.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
U.S. Representative - AZ District 6 · R-AZ
Roll-call vote
The vote, by member
The vote, by member
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | HR |
| Bill Number | 263 |
| Origin Chamber | House |
| Current Status | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Policy Area | Immigration |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | January 9, 2025 |
| Latest Action | January 9, 2025 |
| Cosponsors | 4 · House vote — · — views |
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