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, or controlled substances may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years. A person who knowingly damages or destroys a device deployed to control the border or 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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-20 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 215 - 199 (Roll no. 143). | House floor actions |
| 2024-04-20 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2614-2615) | House floor actions |
| 2024-04-19 | Floor | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2024-04-19 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3602. | House floor actions |
| 2024-04-19 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2533-2555; text: CR H2533-2549) | House floor actions |
| 2024-04-19 | Floor | Mr. Moore (AL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2023-05-23 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House floor actions |
| 2023-05-23 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |