Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

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, 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.

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Timeline

1. 9 January 2025

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 January 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 January 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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