Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
This bill creates new criminal penalties for actions that assist transnational criminal organizations in evading border enforcement. It specifically targets two activities: (1) knowingly sharing law enforcement location details (like patrols or equipment) to help with immigration, customs, or border-related crimes, and (2) destroying or damaging border infrastructure like fences, sensors, or cameras. Violations carry fines and up to 10 years in prison, with harsher penalties (up to 20 years) if firearms are involved. The bill directly affects individuals who aid criminal groups in circumventing U.S. border controls, particularly those involved in immigration-related smuggling operations.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
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Introduced Feb 9, 2023
Last action Feb 9, 2023
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Feb 9, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb 9, 2023
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Joni Ernst
RRepublican
Co
James Lankford
RRepublican
Co
Ted Budd
RRepublican
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