HR 263

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Juan Ciscomani [R-AZ-6]
Cosponsors
4
Policy area
Immigration
Introduced
2025-01-09
Latest action
2025-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-01-09: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-09: Introduced in House