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S. 50 · 119th Congress

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

Introduced / in committeeImmigration

Details

Sponsor
Joni Ernst (R)
Introduced
2025-01-09
Origin
Senate
Policy area
Immigration
Latest action
2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cosponsors
4

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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.

CRS summary — Introduced in Senate (2025-01-09)